Myth 1: You can spot-reduce fat from any part of your body
Unfortunately not! Exercising helps you cut centimetres and fat from stubborn areas like your bum, tum and thighs, but there's little evidence that you can spot-reduce fat with diet or exercise. So, while sit-ups will help strengthen your abdominal muscles, they won't reduce tummy fat. The only way to shift this is to work it off by cutting calories and doing high-intensity cardiovascular exercise, like running or cycling. Some parts of the body, such as the bottom and thighs, may be more resistant to downsizing than others due to the absence of fat-burning enzymes in these areas.
Myth 2: Weight training builds bulk
This is probably the most widely-believed fitness myth amongst women and yet there's really no truth to it. "Only intense weight training with heavy weights builds bulk and it is much easier for men to do this because they have more of the muscle-building hormone testosterone". Some body builders also use medications to get the full-on physique they're after.
"For a quick and easy way to get a leaner, more sculpted and toned look, aim for two to three weight sessions per week featuring lots of repetitions with light weights and resistance exercises. Regular weight training will make you stronger and strengthen your bones, helping to prevent osteoporosis. It will also help burn body fat, even when at rest. Make sure you get some help to get the technique right, then go for it."