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I Have Evolved My Own Exercises, For The Muscles I Wish To Keep Firm, And I Know They Are Right For Me Because I Can Feel Them Putting The Proper Muscles Into Play As I Exercise.

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I Have Evolved My

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I Have Evolved My Own Exercises, For The Muscles I Wish To Keep Firm, And I Know They Are Right For Me Because I Can Feel Them Putting The Proper Muscles Into Play As I Exercise.

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