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Personal trainer tries to keep Lin strong

Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks looks

Photo credit: Getty Images | Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks looks on during the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge part of the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend. (Feb. 24, 2012)

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Jeremy Lin's personal trainer, E.J. Costello, flew to New York City last week for an up-close look at Lin-sanity and made sure he left the Knicks sensation with a few parting messages:

Get some rest!

Focus on your nutrition!

And take care of that body!

"I don't want to say he looked tired, but his body's worn out, his legs are worn out and he's mentally worn out, just with...

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