Things People Say About Exercise That Aren’t True

Mistaken notions about exercise can block some people from getting their body up to speed

Keep exercise interesting, an exercise buddy or trainer can help, to keep you committed. LightField Studios/Shutterstock

It can be hard to include exercise in our busy lives, despite the best of intentions. There are a lot of reasons why people don’t exercise, and a lot of misconceptions about exercise.

Here are nine common misconceptions about exercise and what research actually tells us.