Mr. Yates says people who have had recent surgeries or who are experiencing pain in their neck, shoulder, or elbows shouldn't use a combat rope.

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They must also be easy to use, take up little space and provide quick results, says Chris Yates, a security expert with Jane's Airport Review.

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Gravity takes over when you perform most exercises, like a dumbbell curl or a kettle bell swing, giving the body a chance to relax, says Rowdy Yates, a certified personal trainer and fitness manager at Crunch gym in New York City.

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Thomas' agent has been in discussions with Cheltenham manager Mark Yates about a new deal, and Baker says the club will do all they can to persuade him to stay.

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Kevin Yates, vice president of low-voltage products for Siemens, says the co-branded microinverters will be rolled out this spring.

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Despite his faith in the idea of barrages, Dr Yates, who carried out the research with colleagues at the University of Liverpool, says he is against building one across the Severn.

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