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Following on from part one last week I am going to introduce to you some smaller but equally common failings in the gym.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.

The gym is the place where you can attain every fitness goal you desire. It certainly is not the only way to achieve the benefits of exercise but is certainly the perfect place to do it.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.

The internet is a great place to find information regarding health and fitness. Unfortunately, it's also filled with loads of misconceptions that can misguide readers. Just like Googling random symptoms always point toward life-threatening diseases, searching for exercises and workouts gives you extreme, fanatical information that can lead to poor decision-making. In this blog, we'll debunk three common misconceptions about calisthenics. So, let's get right into it.

The most common ones you will most likely be after would be the special Pilates socks, maybe some props like hand towels, wristbands, headbands and other clothing pieces.

During your ski trip, you might have overheard from fellow skiers a few bits of misinformation that you may have initially believed. Today, we will demystify 5 common myths that we hear about skiing.

Working in a transatlantic company by day, I'm always struck by just how different the American and British cultures are - and nowhere is that much more evident than in sport. Reflecting on that, I thought I'd check how the difference in our sporting cultures played out on the internet by looking at Google Trends. Just how real is the transatlantic divide in sport? Are we really two sporting countries divided by a common language?

Encouragement in the media and sporting contexts to show mental toughness, hanging in there, show grit, dogged determination...is common. But is this always a good thing? Is there a flip-side to this emphasis of rising to all challenges, quitting being for wimps...?

Plantar fasciitis can affect up to 10% of the wordwide population and is the most common cause of heel pain. The ligament connecting your heel and toes gets weak, swollen, and inflamed. Your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you try to do the simplest of daily activities like stand or walk. One of the simplest ways of treating plantar fasciitis is stretching.

Rugby union was traditionally played by amateurs who trained like amateurs. Since the advent of professionalism which has trickled down throughout the sport it is now common to see rugby players training in their own time. But the new found enthusiasm for fitness may not paralleled by their knowledge about how to train.

Common sports drinks supply carbohydrates, as well as fluids and electrolytes lost through sweat. However, more recent research suggests that adding protein to the mix may further hasten recovery, and that chocolate milk has an optimal ratio of carbohydrates to protein to help refuel tired muscles.

Anyone working in sports therapy will be well aware of how common it is for athletes to injure themselves. Sports therapists also understand that the severity of physical injury is not the only factor determining recovery. Some athletes adjust well to having an injury, whereas others don't. What makes the difference is how the athlete psychologically interprets and processes the fact of the injury.

"Did you know that your swimsuit can potentially be the number one cause of corrosion to your spa equipment? Sitting in a spa, donning a freshly laundered swimsuit might seem like the modest way to go, especially if the neighbors have a heightened interest in everything that goes on in your backyard. A swimsuit fresh out of the dryer Apture™ [Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike] by Ed Yourdon has a significant amount of soap residue left in it from the washing process. The detergent is especially concentrated if hard water is used. Hard water will not allow the detergent to completely break down."

If you exercise a lot, perhaps you rest those muscles in a hot tub. Good info about maintaining yours.

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It is rather common to gain weight once you begin to take the Depo Provera shot. The average weight gain is about five pounds per year, though it is not uncommon for women to gain much more than that..

I know it sounds amazing but professional athletes having spinal surgery is a common occurrence even in this day and age of advanced Pilates protocols, gym ball work outs, heated yoga sessions and Bosu ball functional ballistic movement programmes. Some players just refuse to put the effort in and end up in the hands of the surgeon.

Fibreglass v concrete v vinyl liner swimming pool shells is a common question. Whether a DIY pool or not, there are big differences in warranties and cost.

Have exercise misconceptions prevented you from starting an exercise program? Clear up any confusion and let these exercise tips improve your workout routine. Hopefully none of these common exercise myths, mistakes and misconceptions have prevented you from working out.

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