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For exercise i do upper body strength training one day. the next day i do lower body cardio. should i do lower body strength training after 40 y/o?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Workouts: As long as your doctor says you are healthy enough to do so, it is good to vary your workouts. Please keep focus on health more than the number on the scale. Healthy food plan and sleep are part of the healthy lifestyle. Peace and good health.

Answered 7/22/2017

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