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4 Things You DON'T Have to Do to Get In Shape

Published Sep,04 2018 | By Nick Tumminello

It’s no secret that in order to get in better shape (i.e., lose some extra body fat and improve your general fitness) you have to make lifestyle changes. But here are changes you DON'T have to make.

Nick Tumminello is the owner of Performance University, which provides practical fitness education for fitness professionals worldwide, and is the author of "Strength Training for Fat Loss." He also serves as a fitness expert for Reebok, and has produced 15 DVDs, is a regular contributor to several major fitness magazines and websites, and writes a very popular blog at PerformanceU.net. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.