Is it safe to squat with your knees past your toes? Should you suck in your core with every exercise? It’s time to bust these fitness myths:

1. You should roll your shoulders down and back before doing every exercise.

2. You should squeeze your glutes at the end of every squat, deadlift or hip thrust.

3. You have to contract your core & keep your abs tight and sucked in all workout.

4. You should not let your knees past your toes when you squat.

5. You should be able to “feel” your muscles working with every exercise.

Are you hard on yourself for not exercising enough? Do you feel lazy or like you lack discipline? Transitions like seasonal changes, school schedules, and sicknesses can disrupt your normal workout schedule. Instead of feeling guilty, ashamed or worthless, try this simple mental exercise to start building self-efficacy now!

Busy mom with no time to exercise? Learn how to look for opportunities to move rather than having to set aside 45 minutes to exercise.

Improve your hamstring flexibility faster by doing these strength exercises. Stretching isn’t the only way to improve range of motion.