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Physical Fitness Test - Figuring How Fit You Really Are.
A recent article in the health section of the Washington Post by Howard Schneider titled "Figuring Out How Fit You Really Are" has been generating some buzz. I gave some tips for the column. You can click here to read the Post column Here is a little more details on the two tests that were featured in the column.
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