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R.I.C.E. is Wrong!

on August 07, 2012

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After years of adhering to the R.I.C.E. principle, I found out we were all wrong!

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80/20 Fitness: Eight tiny habits that produce huge health results

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T-Nation: The 3 Essential Workout Methods for Muscle

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