Top 5 Workout Mistakes

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide

Updated August 31, 2012

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It's important to respect any medical conditions or physical limitations you have and select a workout routine that accommodates them. Ignoring a heart condition or joint disease during exercise, for example, can backfire and make your condition worse. Most physicians encourage exercise as a way to manage many chronic conditions and will work with you to set up a program that is right for you. If you have any health issues, talk with your doctor or work with a qualified personal trainer to make sure your workout is helping and not hurting you. Ignoring a health condition when you exercise doesn't make it go away, but it could make it worse.

Also See:

• Exercise and Heart Disease
• Exercise: Essential Treatment For Arthritis
• Exercise & Pregnancy
• Diabetes and Exercise
• Exercise and Older Athletes

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• Workout Mistake 1 - Exercise In Pain
• Workout Mistakes 4 - Never Take A Rest Day
• Workout Mistakes 2 - Ignore a Medical Condition
• Workout Mistakes 3 - Never Change Your Workout
• Workout Mistakes 5 - Ignore Proper Form During Exercise

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