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Didn't exercise during the holidays? No need to worry about losing muscle mass: 'They have a good memory'

Didn't exercise during the holidays? No need to worry about losing muscle mass: 'They have a good memory'

Many people worry about losing muscle mass after taking a break from exercise during the holidays. Personal trainer Sebastian van der Kroft explains that muscle memory allows individuals to regain their previous fitness levels relatively quickly.

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