He became a gym regular.

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And regular gym-goers were even more likely to go to the gym even more when stressed.

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It is no longer uncommon for Americans to use a gym on a regular basis and to be much more cautious about what they eat.

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Roberts, who coaches the south Wales-based Dragons Disabled Swimming Club, has a gruelling training regime which means 16 hours a week in the pool and regular gym sessions.

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Professional body builders consume up to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of weight each day, but unless you are spending several hours in the gym on a regular basis, this is too much for the average person trying to gain muscle.

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His active life includes regular workouts in the gym and walks around his house.

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Put simply, many of my most outstanding direct reports were regular exercisers, highly disciplined and effective both in the gym and the office.

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