Dispelling Some Common , Fitness Misconceptions , for Beginners.<br />It's easy to be overwhelmed <br />by conflicting information when <br />beginning your fitness journey.<br />Lifehacker offered <br />readers insight about some <br />common fitness misconceptions.<br />How many reps should I be doing? , The actual number of reps isn't <br />super important when starting out.<br />The goal is to make each set feel like hard work. <br />That might be five reps with a heavier weight <br />or sets of ten with lighter weights.<br />The goal is to make each set feel like hard work. <br />That might be five reps with a heavier weight <br />or sets of ten with lighter weights.<br />Walk before you run, Running can be an intimidating challenge <br />and beginners may not be able <br />to run for 30 minutes straight.<br />That's okay. The walk-run approach <br />can help you build up cardio fitness and <br />ultimately help you run further and faster.<br />Don't be a perfectionist <br />when it comes to form, Learn to move safely <br />and effectively, <br />then refine as you go.<br />There is no magic piece of equipment, Don't get caught up in hype surrounding <br />any commercial piece of workout equipment.<br />There are hundreds of ways to exercise, <br />which includes everything from <br />expensive machines to truck tires.<br />The important thing is that you're getting<br />a combination of cardio and strength training, <br />no matter how you choose to do it.<br />Don't give up, Even if you haven't achieved the results you're <br />after, keep showing up and give it more time
