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Exercise
and Health
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It is not
a secret
that
lack
of exercise
is increasingly
becoming
a major
health
issue.
Obesity
is
on the
rise,
and being
overweight
can
contribute
to an increased
risk in heart
attack,
diabetes,
high
blood
pressure
and other
life threatening
illnesses.
Most
people
do not get
enough
activity
during
the
day
to make
up for
the time
they
spend
at
their
desks,
driving
their
cars
or sitting
in front
of their
televisions.
We
have
learned
that
exer-
cising
is not
simply
something
we
must
do to look
good
and have
a great
body.
Exercise
is a
requirement
for
health,
and overall
wellness,
not to mention
it can help
you
feel
great!
The
good
news
is that
we
are seeing
more
and
more
research
that
indicates
we
don't
have
to
work
out
intensely
to see the
benefits.
Sure,
it is great
if you
can workout
for
30-40
minutes
at a time,
five
days
a week.
But it is not
essential.
Shorter
bouts
of exercise
can have
a great
effect
(especially
if you
are just
starting
out),
and a little
bit of exercise
at a time
is much
bet-
ter than
none
at all.
And
what
is really
exciting
is that
research
indicates
that
whether
you
are young
or old,
people
who
workout
at light
to moderate
intensities
may
have
an easier
time
sticking
to their
exercise
programs
than
those
people
who
work
out
harder
and more
often.
So, you
do not
need to be an athlete
or a fitness
"die-hard"
to
benefit
from
exercise
... you
just
need
to get
started,
work
out
at levels
that
are comfortable
and enjoyable
to you
and stick
with
it!
There
are many
great
reasons
why
home
exercise
equipment
has increased
in popularity
over
theyears, but t opping the_st _ s convenience
For a ny f_tness program
tobesuccessful,
_t m ust
besomething you willstick toonaregular basis. With home e xercise equipment,
you can roll
OUt of bed,
put
on a pair of sweats
and start
working
out
while
the coffee
is brewing.
No get-
ting
in the
car and having
to drive
to the
health
club.
No standing
in line waiting
for
the
equip-
ment
to become
available.
And
there
is the
comfort
and safety
factor.
Who
wants
to walk
or run outside
when
it is dark
or is raining?
Or try to ride a bike
in the
middle
of heavy
traffic?
With
your
home
exercise
equipment,
you
can
exercise
in the
comfort
and security
of your
air-conditioned
home.
Privacy
and cleanliness
are also
important.
Now
you
can
exercise
without
feeling
rushed
or that
anyone
is looking
at you
(which
is great
if you
are embarrassed
about
carrying
around
a few
extra
pounds).
No more
sharing
sweaty
equipment,
or wondering
if you
will
catch
athlete's
foot
in the
health
club
shower.
The
biggest
advantage,
however,
may
simply
be the
time
factor.
With
work
schedules
ever-
changing
and busy
family
obligations,
a home
gym
offers
the
benefit
of being
able to work
out
when
it is most
convenient
for
you.
No classes
to time
your
schedule
around,
or peak
times
to
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