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Naked, save for the gloves protecting her hands, she grips the cold metal bar. Her breath, ragged from exertion, fogs up the mirror reflecting her determined face. Each lift is a battle, each rep a victory. The burn in her muscles is exquisite, a reminder of her power and progress. The gym, her temple, the weights, her offerings in this quiet, sweaty worship.