1. Muscle weighs more than fat.
False: A pound is a pound regardless of whether the pound is fat or muscle. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up a smaller amount of space in the body. In fact, scientists estimate that 1 pound of muscle occupies about 22% less space than 1 pound of fat!

2. Maintaining physical fitness requires major lifestyle changes.
False: Fitness can be achieved through small changes in what you eat and your level of activity. It’s really that simple. Remember that you can start out slowly; work your way up to a higher level of activity, and implement more dietary changes over time. Patience is essential. Don’t try to do too much too soon, and don’t quit before you have a chance to experience the rewards of improved fitness and a healthy diet!

3. “No pain, no gain” is a workout myth.
True: “No pain, no gain” is a workout myth because while some muscle aches and pains are normal when beginning a new fitness routine, many types of pain are bad for you. There are some aches and pains, such as joint pain, bone pain, muscle strains, and ligament or tendon strains, which are bad, so if you experience these you should ease off of because they’ll only get worse if you ignore them. Always ease slowly into an exercise plan to avoid injury.

4. Weight loss should be the most important aim of doing exercise.
False: It’s a fact that weight loss is the main reason people exercise at all, but whilst you probably will lose weight through exercise, the results can be slow to show and therefore lead to discouragement. If you’re starting a fitness program, don’t make weight loss your only goal! Strive to feel better or to have more energy. You’ll get more out of your program if you notice the small payoffs that exercise provides in a very short amount of time.

5. You should warm up before exercising
True: Each workout should begin with a warm-up. A