7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym ;-)


	7 Ways to Hurt Yourself at the Gym ;-)

k9riley99

1-18-2008 4:08 PM

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injuries, safe exercise, getting started, gym workouts, gym etiquette

k9riley99 says:

Some soreness is normal but if you can't function, you went too far.

I'm the one who can't even move the next day...there are various reasons as to why I can't one is peer pressure

so I now have my own treadmill and bike in my house and work at my own speed which is much more pleasant for my physical being.

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