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I've lost about 10 lbs of muscle due to an illness but am ready to rehabilitate myself. what is a nice easy start?
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Walking: Walking for 5-10 minutes each day to start. Increase your time and speed every 2-3 days. That's a good way to get your strength back.
Answered 2/10/2013
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