An inquisitive editor asks: "At what point does the number-in-headline thing turn from asset to liability?" Geezer politely suggests that the turning point usually reveals itself when one or more of the enumerated points closely resembles a point that has already been enumerated. N.B. the recent Men’s Health headline "20 Reasons to Do a Triathlon."
You will lose weight.
You will look and feel years younger.
You will have more energy.
You will get more out of your workouts.
You will injury-proof your body.
You will improve your health.
You will live longer.
You will be more productive.
You will learn to handle stress more effectively.
You will build rock–solid self confidence.
Your mood will improve.
Your motivation to exercise will soar.
You will learn to strengthen your weaknesses.
You get to rub shoulders with the best athletes in the world.
You will join the fitness elite.
You will have an increased sense of purpose in your life.
You will become the best that you can be.
You will be a hero to your kids.
You will motivate and inspire those around you.
You will set other positive things in motion–things you never imagined.
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