Don't be a gym rat early in new year

Good posture and sensible weight loads when lifting dumb-bells are far more important than maximising the weight and number of repetitions. And there is nothing like a qualified trainer to show you the way.
Good posture and sensible weight loads when lifting dumb-bells are far more important than maximising the weight and number of repetitions. And there is nothing like a qualified trainer to show you the way.PHOTO: iSTOCK

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