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Make Cardio Fun Again | 10 Reasons You Should Start Skipping

Jamie Wright
Published: 22/04/21 By Jamie Wright
Writer and expert
Jamie Wright
Jamie Wright Writer and expert
Jamie is a qualified nutritionist with a master's degree in Human Nutrition and a bachelor's in Sports and Exercise Science. As the co-founder of Balance, a leading nutrition and dietetics service in Ireland, he specialises in helping clients achieve body composition goals and improve their relationship with food. A Myprotein expert for over five years, Jamie has also worked with major brands like Adidas and Women's Health. During his career, he has helped hundreds of clients achieve their diet and fitness goals through one-on-one sessions and group settings. When he's not working, Jamie loves spending time with his family, weight training and cooking.

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