We tend to believe without testing the information. This leads to mistakes and misunderstandings.

Let us see what usually people believe is the truth.

Myth 1: Lifting weights burns less fat than cardio routine

Fact: The more muscle you have the more fat you burn
Increase your metabolism by up to 8% by developing an additional 1.5 kg of muscle. This will also help you burn around 100 calories. Even after your workout session your body will keep burning calories. The more lean mass you have, the more calories you burn throughout the day. Both weight training and cardio are necessary while getting in shape. Combine these two for the best results. There are a lot of ways to exercise. Make your sessions different and adjust the program to your needs. Try out interval training and resistance training. Include exercises with a medicine ball, skipping rope and other tools. Some find sprint intervals to be the most effective.

Myth 2: Skipping meals before workout session

Fact: Exercising requires a lot of energy
Do not skip meals before your exercise. Researchers carried out a study that those athletes who do sports on an empty stomach burn a little bit more calories than those who eat before they exercise. However, they also revealed that the above mentioned sportsmen could not maintain the right intensity and their session lasted half an hour less than the session of those who had had something to eat beforehand. The conclusions are: you exercise less and your workout is shorter hence in general you burn less fat and calories because you do not have enough strength to exercise. Always remember to have a small meal before you go to the gym. Eat a handful of seeds or nuts, a bit of yogurt or some fruit.