"Oftentimes, heavy weights can tear the muscle fiber causing it to bulk, but using a lighter weight for a longer duration and allowing your body to move in many different ways to target all of the muscles will lengthen them without tearing."

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Source: Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson Criticizes Mothers Who ‘Let Their Bodies Go’. www.huffingtonpost.com. August 28, 2012.

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Tracy Anderson

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Tracy Anderson is a fitness entrepreneur known for her innovative workout programs that empower individuals to embrace their bodies and achieve their fitness goals.

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