How many times have you heard... “eat fewer carbs because they make you fat" or "don’t lift heavy because you’ll get bulky"
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You can spot reduce fat
This is a BIG NO! You can’t spot reduce fat... This is scientifically impossible. Working out can reduce your overall body fat and *where* will occur first depends on your genetic makeup
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Lifting heavy weights bulks you up
It actually helps you slim down. A study showed that women who lift challenging weights for 8 reps, burn nearly twice as many calories as women who do 15 reps with lighter weights
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Doing abs every day will get you a 6 pack
First, abs are like any other muscle, which means they need rest. Second, a thousand crunches a day won’t do the trick. To reveal those muscles, you need to master your diet
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Carbs will make you gain weight
Your body needs carbs to work properly. In fact, carbs are the main fuel of your brain. It just comes down to caloric intake. Any food can cause weight gain if you eat too much of it
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No painNo gain
A little discomfort or soreness is okay, but if you feel a sharp pain anywhere, you've got stop doing what you are doing