# Staying Fit for Fencing, with Dr. Elizabeth Scott

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Podcast: [The Sword Guy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sword-guy-podcast-1265225)
Published: 2025-10-17T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theswordguy.podbean.com/e/staying-fit-for-fencing-with-dr-elizabeth-scott/
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Duration seconds: 4963

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