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Fit & Well
Health
Lois Mackenzie

15 minutes, four moves, and a set of dumbbells to build full-body muscle and boost your metabolism

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When your motivation levels drop, dragging yourself to the gym can seem like a mammoth task. You may be tempted to skip your session in aid of rest, and that's okay, because sometimes your muscles do need time to recover and grow. 

But on those days that you still want to get your body moving, why not try a quick, full body workout? They target multiple muscle groups in a short space of time, so they are very efficient at building strength. What's more, full-body workouts are usually high-intensity, so they can boost your metabolism (the amount of energy you burn throughout a day).

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