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When planning your day, where could you fit in a brief strength session?

Muscle‑building activity does not require a gym; bodyweight squats, push‑ups, or resistance bands can be done at home. Regular resistance training improves insulin sensitivity, giving your body a better chance to use incoming calories for lean tissue rather than fat.

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Schedule two 10‑minute blocks this week—perhaps morning and evening—to perform a simple circuit: 10 squats, 10 push‑ups (or knee push‑ups), 20‑second plank, repeat twice.

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