What Kind of Exercise is Best?

I turned on the TV this morning and found myself looking at an infomercial for "The Firm" - a videotape that shows you how to exercise using weights, with what looked like a little cardio kickboxing thrown in, but also a lot of contortions that looked to me like they'd do more to cause back injury than anything else.

Just what kind of exercise should you do?

Well, it has to be fun exercise, so that you'll want to do it at least three times a week, without having to force yourself. It should also be exercise that is not going to cause joint or tendon damage.

What I suggest - and you should see if this works for you - is weight training three times a week - and that will only take ten minutes! - and then endulging in some kind of sport or other physical activity - from walking briskly (easier on the knees than) jogging or biking (my own recommendation) to playing tennis.

Standing in front of a TV for 20-30 minutes mimicking what some extremely cheerful man or woman is doing? Not necessary. But if that seems fun to you - go for it!