HEALTH TOPICS 
Time to put some muscle into it
We walk, run, and swim for health reasons. But a well-rounded exercise program needs to include strength training, too.
Exercise is on every to-do list we can think of for staying healthy, and there's pretty wide agreement on how much is necessary.
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