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Exercise and Genetics: Is the Will to Work Out Hereditary?

The reason some people hit the gym every day while others can’t bear it may be encoded in our genes. Casey Schwartz on new research that suggests the will to workout is hereditary.

Casey Schwartz

Published Mar. 27 2011 6:36PM EDT

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Casey Schwartz

Casey Schwartz

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