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Exercise Advice Often Ignores Jiggle Factor

Maybe Engineering principles need to be employed to solve this dilema -

Exercise is all about moving your body. But some body parts move more than you want them to.
For many overweight exercisers, every step of a workout comes with an unintended cascade of motion — breasts bounce, belly fat shakes and thighs rub. The added jiggle and friction of moving body fat is more than just bothersome. It can alter people’s gait and make them more prone to injuries and joint problems. The discomfort prevents many overweight people from exercising altogether.
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Saturday 17 November, 2007 09:08 PM

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