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Irregular exercise pattern may add pounds
02-01-2008 · EurekAlert!The consequences of quitting exercise may be greater than previously thought, according to a new study from the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that determined that the weight gained during an exercise hiatus can be tough to shed when exercise is resumed at a later date.
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