Exercise

In Exercise you have taken the important first step on the path to physical fitness by seeking information. The next step to exercise is to decide that you are going to be physically fit. This exercise page is designed to help you reach that decision and your goal.

The decision to carry out a exercise physical fitness program cannot be taken lightly. It requires a lifelong commitment of time and effort to exercise. Exercise must become one of those things that you do without question, like bathing and brushing your teeth. Unless you are convinced of the benefits of exercise fitness and the risks of unfitness, you will not succeed.

Patience is essential in exercise. Don't try to do too much exercise too soon and don't quit before you have a chance to experience the rewards of exercise. You can't regain in a few days or weeks of exercise what you have lost in years of sedentary living, but you can get it back if you persevere with your exercise program. And the prize is worth the price.

On this page you will find the basic information you need to begin and maintain a personal exercise fitness program. These exercise guidelines are intended for the average healthy adult. It tells you what your exercise goals should be and how often, how long and how hard you must exercise to achieve them. It also includes information that will make your exercise easier, safer and more satisfying. The rest is up to you.