It seems that the common goal when it comes to balancing exercise with our daily lives is finding a way to get to the gym while achieving results—such as losing weight—with as little effort as possible. Similarly, many bodybuilders aim to gain muscle mass with minimal effort. However, there are countless misconceptions about fitness that can lead people in the wrong direction. The following 10 myths are among the most common exercise myths people believe to be true, when in reality, they are false. I draw on both my knowledge of training and professional research studies to demonstrate why these myths are misleading. I am a certified personal trainer through the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT), certification number 45582.