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bjackson1955
Answer:yes i tried curves for 2 days and quit because i hurt my left knee.i had to get a note from my doc. to give to them letting them know that curves weren...
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BossNumber1
Answer:It could also be hamstring tightness that is contributing to low-back pain. Make sure to stretch out your hamstrings following a run--this is the only...
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BossNumber1
Answer:Yes! Weights are a great way to tone any area that is flabby. You don't even HAVE to join a gym. Try starting with body weight exercises--wall push...
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MelissaLeigh
Answer:I agree with Carlin that one or two pounds a week is a safe and sane goal. Telling myself that I was eating right and exercising for my health and well...
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Justbeelieve
Answer:I really like the show. It helps the women see their body in a whole new light and start to like it and stop hating it. It's not about weight loss but...
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lindad14
Answer:I used to take a weekly pilates class awhile back, and I loved it. It really helped me to tone up, and since I'm not much of a runner, it was the right...
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TrueTraining1
Answer:A few questions - upper or lower? any issues (slipped disks, pinching, etc.) Make sure you understand what is wrong with your back before jumping...
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