Pregnant women can't workout, slimming teas aid in weight loss: Fitness myths you need to stop believing

When it comes to fitness and choosing what exercises to do the decision should be gender-neutral. You may go for any exercise that you believe will benefit you. Both sexes have the same body structure but different hormonal make-ups, but it does not mean they should work out any differently.

A lot of people look for ways to reduce weight from only certain areas like the belly, arms or thighs. But, it's time to break the myth. It is not possible to spot reduce fat or weight. To lose weight quickly, you’ll need to burn as much fuel as you can with intense exercises.

It is beneficial to work out an empty stomach to burn more fat but it is not ideal. Along with burning fat, one may also burn valuable energy sources and have less stamina. On top of it, sugar levels may go down and leave you nauseous.

Being rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, teas help with detox but are not directly involved in weight loss. They help improve metabolic activity and energy-burning pathways.

Our body needs some time off, working out regularly and not giving it rest can call for overexertion which may lead to a lot of problems. Rest is as important as working out or maintaining a healthy diet. It helps muscles recover and leads to better performance.

When it comes to staying fit or losing weight diet is the most important component that should be well taken care of. More than exercise it is the diet that will guide you to your goals and give you the best results. An unhealthy or shattered food regime might give you visible differences in the short term but will do harm in the long run.

It is a very long believed myth that it is harmful to pregnant women to exercise. Rather, a considerable number of exercises daily can be good for the mother and the baby. Yoga for instance has ‘Pre-natal Yoga’ that helps build endurance and prepares the body for childbirth.