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Sep 2025
34m 11s

Breaking Plateaus: Activate Your Brain t...

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Ever wondered why those first few weeks at the gym make you feel stronger—without seeing a single muscle pop? Dive into this episode of "Random Fit" with hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts and Ken Miller, where we reveal the incredible science behind the brain-body connection that is transforming the fitness world. Discover how your nervous sys ... Show More
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