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Getting Back In Shape:
Dave expanded on that article with his favorite top 20 exercises, and had these advanced-beginner exercise tips to help you with your new weight training program. Then, here's how to choose a gym and what to expect from your first visit to the gym now that you've found it.
Getting started with your workouts
Your job is to get the job done well. That means reading the exercise descriptions, practicing the exercise with all your heart, allowing awkwardness to pass and error to slide. >> Read more...
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