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It's time to give the pedometer a break and embrace lifting weights

It's time to give the pedometer a break and embrace lifting weights

15 April 2020

The incredible benefits of strength training are only just becoming apparent. That's good timing, when working out indoors is beneficial to everyone's health
Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

15 April 2020

Building muscle reduces the risk of cancer and stroke, boosts brainpower, burns through calories and more – it might even be better for you than cardio

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