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Here is today's question:

> Hi Tom,
>
> I have reviewed your book and 3 of your videos, and it is finally
> clear to me that there is no "magic pill" that I can take to become
> more flexible, it is simply going to take consistent effort and a
> disciplined follow-through with your program. I am 49 years old and no
> more time is to be wasted. Right now I am about as flexible as a 2,000
> year old Sequoia tree.
>
> That said, I saw a product advertised on TV and I was curious to get
> your opinion. It is called "Leg Magic" and it is supposedly designed
> to target your inner and outer thighs. From what I can see, an
> apparent downside is that it has a very restricted range of motion.
>
> I welcome your thoughts, which I know from reading your columns for
> the past 3 years will be brutally honest.
>
> Best regards,
> Brian

Answer:

When choosing your exercises and/or equipment keep in mind these
two principles:

1. You gain most strength at the range of motion (ROM) at which you
exercise.

2. The smaller the ROM you exercise at, the less carryover of
strength gain to your maximal ROM.

Think about how these two principles apply to the "Leg Magic" and
determine if it's right for you.

About the consistent effort: The more exactly you follow my advice,
the less effort it takes.

Best regards,

Thomas Kurz

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