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I wish someone taught me this sooner
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By now, most people have already quit
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Is your “comfort zone” really that comfortable? 🤯
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“I just can’t get motivated”
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You won’t believe I’m suggesting this…
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Change your thoughts, change your life
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When you’re “bad” because you plan to be “good”
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Within the first week, you lose endurance, and your heart rate may be higher when you’re active. You might find yourself huffing and puffing when you do your next cardio workout, and it’ll take a few workouts to get your cardio fitness back. Within the first couple weeks, you start to lose strength and your muscles start to shrink in size, which can lead to weight gain.
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Save this workout on your phone
I’ve got a double-duty workout that’ll get your heart pumping AND work nearly every muscle group in your body. You game? This workout is PERFECT for when you’re traveling or strapped for time, so save this on your phone and come back to it whenever you’re too busy for a full-blown gym session!