Lie #1. As long as you run everyday or get lots of cardio, you can eat what you want.
This is common and unfortunately an incorrect assumption. Your nutrition strategy should be the first step in creating a solid program. Too many of the wrong type or quantity will cause your body to process too many calories storing the unused or not have the type it needs, the building muscle type and slow fat loss down.
Lie #2. All you need to do is 1,000 sit ups a day and your abs will be like Janet Jackson or Rambo.
A proper core movement of 15 reps per set for 3-6 total sets done with good form will produce results much quicker for you and in a fraction of the time. The key for you in the ability to focus on the exhale portion of your breath and contraction of the targeted section of your core.
Lie #3. The more sit ups and crunches you do the leaner your tummy should get.
Another untrue statement commonly shared by all exercisers. You must get the right quantity and quality of foods you eat with the same level of focus on the cardio and strength training components of your program. Together is the best combination for superior results.
Lie #4. That new gadget or pill product you saw on T.V. last night at 2 a.m. is the answer to your dilemma.
We've seen and will continue to see this type of marketing trickery used in all media messages and this will continue throughout time as long as people decide not to learn what really works. The same things we learned as kids, hard work, consistency and discipline over time. There really is no short cut to great abs except a good diet and exercise over time. The more focused time and effort you commit, the faster the achievement.
Lie #5. You must do abs daily.
You can train them 2-3 times per week and get fantastic results when coupled with a good eating strategy, proper strength training and cardio appropriate to your goals. Doing just what your body needs is the key.....an 8 ounce glass holds only 8 ounces of water, why try to put 9 or 10 in?