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References for Body Types and Befitting Workouts

Written by - Lachmi Deb Roy, PG Diploma in Journalism

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jun 14, 2018

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Author:Lachmi Deb Roy

Editor: Savitha. C. Muppala

Technically Checked by: Charlesponraj

Published on Dec 13, 2014
Last Updated on Jun 14, 2018

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