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Is 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weight lifting effective?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Timing is important.: Once a year, not a chance. Once a month, hardly. Once a week, you're getting better. Three times a week, now you're talking.

Answered 11/13/2016

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