This is Optimal Health Daily, episode 2519. Don't Believe These Health and Fitness Myths by Mark Bilito

of FitTrend.com. And I'm Dr. Neomalek, your host. Welcome back to Optimal Health Daily or welcome

for the first time if you're new here. This is the podcast where I act as your very own personal

narrator and read to you from some of the most popular health and fitness blogs online.

All right, and with that, let's keep this intro nice and short and get right to it as we optimize your life.

Don't Believe These Health and Fitness Myths by Mark Bilido, a fitTrend.com

There is no shortage of advice regarding your fitness and health. Unfortunately, not all of it is good.

As a result, bad advice circulates, and some of it can be harmful. So let's explore some common health and fitness myths in no particular order and set things

straight.

Myth number one, spot reduction.

You may have heard that you can lose fat or tone up an area of your body like your stomach,

thighs, or glutes through targeted exercises like

crunches or squats. Unfortunately, the body doesn't work like that. Your body decides where it

pulls fat to burn for energy, which is never where you want it to be, and it's basically

written in your genes where this fat's going to come from.

Instead, a balanced diet with a variety of nutritious foods and consistent exercise will help you achieve your weight goals.

Myth number two. Do cardio to lose weight.

Cardio can burn extra calories, which can lead to weight loss.

However, permanent weight loss combines a healthy diet and consistent exercise.

In many cases, making minor adjustments to your diet and adding some modest exercise such as

walking, yoga, and strength training most days of the week can help you lose weight and improve

your overall fitness. Myth number three. The more exercise, the better. At face value, this makes

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