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So you joined a gym?  Good for you!! Are you actually going? Here are some tips to get over “gym phobia”.

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It’s the start of a new year and for many of us that means the promise of joining a gym and getting regular exercise. But let’s face it, going to a gym or health club can be a little intimidating.  A recent survey found that between 30 and 40% of people who have a gym membership say they never use it.  Think about it—paying monthly for something you never use… Very often, people get caught up in the sales and marketing efforts around the New Year and join.  Then they go for a few weeks and find the gym really isn’t a good match. So here are some simple actions to get the most out of your membership:

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