“Many women are afraid to strength-train and lift weights because they think they will get all bulky and manly, but that is not true! What strength training will do is build beautiful lean muscle mass that will show through. It actually decreases body fat and you’ll look leaner even though you have more muscle on you. And besides looks, you’ll be stronger not just in your workouts, but in everyday life.” — Blogilates founder and POP Pilates creator Cassey Ho, in blogilates.com, Los Angeles, California

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