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But Marilyn Emanuel, a marketing professional and personal trainer in Texas, has only gotten stronger.

And while shes always been passionate about fitness, becoming a trainer happened purely by accident.

I was consistent with my daily workouts before I went to the office.

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At that time, my employer had a gym on campus.

Soon, I was being asked to help them achieve their fitness goals, she says.

I would always say yes, but Id let them know I wasnt certified.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

One of my clients replied, why not?

Her question really stuck with me.

After doing some research, Emanuel became a certified trainer.

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Day 2: Lower body

On day two, Emanuel says she mainly focuses on her glutes.

I do this with both bodyweight (donkey kicks and clam lifts) and free weights.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

I love deadlifts and front squats, orusing some bands, she says.

Day 3: Full-body weights

Emanuels third weekly workout consists of full-body weights.

I do push-ups and combos with squats to standing rolls to a shoulder press, she says.

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I also work on my abs every time Im doing a workout.

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