As fabulous as we at That's Fit think this blog is, the truth is there are hundreds of wonderful blogs on healthy living to be seen all over the blogosphere. So in this feature, Fit Links, we'll introduce you to some that have caught our eye.

When it comes to health and fitness, everyone has an opinion. That, combined with the massive amount of information available on the Internet can lead to advice that's confusing or contradicts itself. For instance, did you know that you really don't have to drink eight ounces of water a day? You do need plenty of fluid, and water really is an excellent choice, but what you drink is up to you and how much your drink depends on your own body's needs.

Want to read more health-related tips that are more myth than truth? Check out Mark's Daily Apple's Medical Myths Even Experts Fall For, or Ediet's 10 Fitness Lies Exposed! And if that doesn't fill your need for the urban legends of the health and fitness field, check out About.com's Fitness Myth Quiz to test your knowledge in this area.

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Are you in the full throes of a fitness program that dates back to a New Year's resolution from about three months ago? Are you in a fitness program regardless of any resolutions?

If so, you're among the millions in the midst of a fitness program at any given moment probably. Not to worry -- it's a great habit to have! But, there are some myths about fitness programs that you need to watch out for.

The list is below, and you can find more detail by clicking here. Remember, use the best measurements for success and don't get discouraged. Fitness is a lifelong lifestyle habit, not a short-term proposition.

• The healthiest method to gauge your progress is weighing yourself: MYTH
• It's important to work out for two to three hours a day for great results: MYTH
• Women will get big if they weight train: MYTH
• You must work out seven days per week to make progress: MYTH
• To get a flat midsection, perform a lot of abdominal exercises often and with intensity: MYTH

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As anyone who's tried to start a new diet or fitness routine knows, there's plenty of information out there on how to get started. While some of it's helpful, a lot of simply isn't true. The website Medical News Today sat down with two experts -- Julie Bender, a dietitian with Baylor University Medical Center, and Phil Tyne, director of Baylor's Health and Wellness Center -- to set the record straight on some popular misconceptions.

Among the false assumptions many people have are "crunches will get rid of your belly fat." According to Tyne, "you can't pick and chose areas where you'd like to burn fat." Instead, you should be creating a workout that decreases your overall body fat content -- combining both cardiovascular and strength training elements. You also may have heard that "stretching before exercise is crucial." As a matter of fact, some studies have suggested that stretching actually increases your muscles' susceptibility to injury.

In general, don't start any new routine based on assumptions. Gather information from multiple sources, talk to people who are experts in the field, and create your diet and exercise schedule based on facts -- not myths.

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