Amp up your own workout results with gym-rat habits

posted 11:47 PM 03/16
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You may scoff at the meathead who’s angling to become the next cast member of “Jersey Shore” or at the cardio bunny who’s always hogging the treadmill, but these dedicated gym-goers know a thing or two about working out. For all their eye roll-inducing behaviors, the exercise-obsessed are, if anything, efficient, consistent and cut. Luckily, you can cherry-pick the best of their habits to amp up your own workout, while ditching the excessive grunting and posturing.

Here are gym-rat habits worth adopting for bigger gains and faster results:

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