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10 things every one needs to know if they are trying to lose body fat

Andy Ambruch, Neighbor

  1. You Need to Switch Up Your Workouts
  2. Cardio Isn't the Magic Bullet for Weight Loss
  3. Wimpy Weights Will Get You Nowhere
  4. Muscles Come in Pairs; Train Them that Way
  5. Crunches Aren't Crucial for Strong Abdominals
  6. A Workout Doesn't Merit a Post-Gym Pig-Out
  7. Bad Form Is Bad News When You're Strength-Training
  8. Working Out on an Empty Stomach Won't Burn More Fat
  9. A Death Grip on the Cardio Machine Strains Your Body and Burns Fewer Calories
  10. The Fat-Burning Zone Isn't Really a Fat-Burning Zone

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