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I started exercising two days ago! but now.my arms and my abs muscles.hurt so much that i can hardly move, what should i do?

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Too much too soon: It sounds like you over did it. Either too many repetitions or too much weight to begin reduce your reps or weight or possibly both. Slow your roll.

Answered 4/15/2013

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