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Man and Machine: The perfect workout?

updated 7:03 AM EDT, Wed July 2, 2014
Tired of the same old workout? Bored of the same mind-numbing exercises? Desperate to improve your strength, skill and stamina? Ed Jenkins can help. He plays rugby sevens for Australia and he is dedicated to keeping himself in peak condition. With the team's strength and conditioning coach John Mitchell, he takes you through his perfect five-part workout.

Editorial: Tom McGowan, Design: Inez Torres, Development: Nav Garcha.

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