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    5 Reasons to Lift Weights

    We should all be lifting weights, or doing some form of strength training, at least twice a week. Yet that statistic on women strength training is well below 30 percent, and there are so many benefits to gaining some muscle. If you need some convincing, here are five reasons you should pick up some dumbbells and start lifting.

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    So, what weights should I buy do to this at home?

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    i always work on my arms,
    i got so sick of having really giggly arms so i decided to do something about it.
    my arms are nice and strong and so are my legs,
    the only thing i really need to tone are my inner thighs.
    but even if you dont want to get so much muscle you should still lift weights to tone.
    when you have a toned body you feel so good about yourself.

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