The myth is that if you exercise at a higher frequency instead of burning fat you start burning carbohydrates, which is not good for your body. It's the most dangerous kind of myth because it doesn't contain a kernel of truth, Hutchinson said (Park 3). When you exercise at a higher frequency you can burn more carbohydrates instead of fat, but more calories are burned this way, which is a good thing. Fitzgerald, an exercise expert, says you can ignore the zones and pay attention to how many calories you burn, which ultimately determines how much body fat you'll lose (Park 4). Some other myths regarding exercise are that exercise does not affect obese/overweight people and that home exercises are less effective than gym exercise. Studies have confirmed that obese/overweight people who exercise more often have a lower risk of all-cause mortality than an individual, regardless of their weight (10 Myths About Exercise, IDEA). Many women hesitate to exercise because they think it will make them bulky. “Women have too much estrogen to build large amounts of mass. Boys build muscle faster because they have testosterone” (Park 5). It is good for women to strengthen their muscles through physical activities at least 3 times a week. “Most exercise experts believe that cardiovascular exercise and strength training are both valuable for maintaining a healthy weight. Strength training helps maintain muscle mass and decrease body fat percentage” ( 10 myths about exercise,