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**Author:** [@DkMetz](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/DkMetz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2021, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/starting-over-after-a-year-of-inactivity/11336 "2021-09-09T19:26:30Z")
So after more than a year away from training I knew my only reasonable option was to start anew with the Beginner Template. I have a lot of areas of my life that need improvement. I am 48 years old, 5’9", 220 pounds with…