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FFC FEATURE: DITCH THE GYM WORKOUT DVD

Are you too busy to attend the gym? or Are you trying to lose the holiday weight? or Do you prefer to workout in the privacy of your home? "Ditch the Gym" may just be your answer. I did the workouts a few weeks ago and I worked up a good sweat. It is great if you are a beginner and also challenging enough for the more advanced exerciser. I am particularly happy with this DVD as it is by a Nigerian, Seyi Olusore. Seyi is the brain behind Nigeria's first weight loss reality TV show "The Fastest Shedder". His 50 minutes home workout DVD "Ditch the Gym" features simple and effective routines to work your entire body. It is a complete workout programe, focusing on all components of fitness from cardio, to strength and flexibility training. The DVD is available nationwide for N1,500 on Jumia and at So Fresh Market Nigeria on No 92 Awolowo road Ikoyi, Lagos

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