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May 15
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Doing What Works VS. Doing More

Functional Bodybuilding
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More workouts, steps, and cardio sound like the right answer - but what if it's actually keeping you stuck? Today we share how a client broke through a months-long plateau not by adding more effort, but by pulling back. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not progressing, this one's for you.

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