Scientist finds that it takes more than willpower to get to the gym

Scientist finds that it takes more than willpower to get to the gym
Scientist finds that it takes more than willpower to get to the gym

Scientist finds that it takes more than willpower to get to the gym

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For over two decades, Prof. Tim Lightfoot has been studying the correlation between genes and exercise. What he’s discovered is that some people may be genetically predisposed to being active, and some may be predisposed to being couch potatoes. (Photo: Flickr/sun dazed)