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Seeing is believing

20081029 00:00:00

Visualizing success at the gym makes you more apt to stick with your routines. Research from the University of Bath in England found that when exercisers pictured flattering versions of themselves making progress, 91 percent were motivated to keep moving. Charting your achievements can also brighten your attitude, scientists say. Try logging your workouts to reach your better-body goals.

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