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    Ask Women’s Health

    Jul 07, 2021 3 minutes

    THE BIG QUESTION

    Can you get rid of calluses from exercise?

    nswer They’re up there with sweaty armpits and camel toe in the ranks of unwanted gym buddies – but calluses due to exercise are irritatingly common. On your hands, the hard skin build-up is most likely a consequence of lifting a 20kg kettlebell or gripping bike handles too tightly. On your feet, they may be flagging repeated pressure on a particular area, caused by gait issues. “This friction may also be caused by inappropriate footwear or simply having bony feet,” says podiatrist Margaret Dabbs. Complications – such

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