As you work on your beach bod for the summer, we're breaking down the biggest fitness myths on the internet!
Myth #1: "Eating carbs makes you fat"
PopSugar says that it's not all about hating carbs, it's about calories! Eating the right amount of carbs in moderation is part of a healthy diet.
Myth #2: "Weightlifting makes you bulky"
Lifting weights is not going to turn you into a body builder. Many workouts you can find from celeb trainers say that lifting weights - especially for women - is a great way to look leaner.
Myth #3: "Cardio is needed to lose weight"
Yes, cardio does burn calories, but strength training is more effective for helping tone your muscles (making you look leaner) and speeding up your metabolism. Try HIIT workouts for the ultimate calorie-burning routine!
Myth #4: "You can choose where you want to lose weight"
All those Pinterest fitness workouts that specifically say they can "tone your belly in 3 moves" or "target your thigh gap" are actually pretty inaccurate. To focus on specific groups, you need to lower your overall body fat and gain strength in the targeted areas.
