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How do i gain weight and muscles healthily?

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Dr. Jose Barreto answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Exercise and diet: Read this article to learn more about healthy ways to bulk up: http://otwithmd.Com/4-healthy-ways-to-bulk-up/ to gain muscles combine a routine of aerobic (running, bike) and anaerobic exercises (lifting weights, resistance exercises).

Answered 5/7/2013

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