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A member asked:

I am about to start a low calorie diet wil it be ok to train in the gym 4 days a week?

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There may be danger: There could be some danger if you are not adequately hydrated and have not taken enough energy (that is calories) to expend during excercise.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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