I know you're looking at this section and saying to yourself, "Exercise: that's getting on a treadmill and sweating. That's boring, and I don't have the time." Let's get this straight up front: exercise isn't about suffering; exercise is about finding something you enjoy doing that also happens to protect your health, lift your mood, and give your energy level a kick in the butt.
If you're in your twenties and finishing school, starting a career, and perhaps looking for a mate, exercise is something you do for cosmetic reasons, to look good. You probably aren't thinking of it in terms of preventing heart disease and osteoporosis—your forties seem aeons away! Read more...