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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. ~Aristotle
Dear heart, it's mid-February, the crowd at the gym is starting to thin, and the motivation behind your New Year's Resolutions may be starting to ebb. Time to regroup!
My exercise resolution a couple years ago was to sweat every day. I stuck to it, and it was one of the best things I ever did. If you have an exercise resolution (the only reason not to have one is because you already exercise regularly), science has found another reason to stay motivated. If you're already active, it's another reason you're awesome. You already have your current…
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