Gym myths to avoid as a newbie

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January is here, and as customary the gym is filled with newbies looking to achieve a myriad of fitness goals. While many are armed with their lifting gloves, belts and fitness-related smart devices, they are still lacking knowledge when it comes to the weight room.

Whether you’ve heard them from friends, family or gym buddies, certain fitness myths persist that may cause us to keep bad habits. If you are new to the gym, here are some of the common fitness myths that you should know about.