Despite the well-known fact that exercising is essential to good health, many people just don't do it. These days, it's often because we just don't have time. We're more informed about the benefits of a good workout routine than ever before, but who can work a full cardio and strength training regimen in, even if it is just a few times a week?

For those who want to improve overall fitness but feel that there aren't enough hours in the day, circuit training may be the answer. As the name suggests, circuit training involves doing a series of exercises in rapid succession. Over a period of 30 minutes to an hour, one can use circuit training to work all of the major muscle groups and get a good aerobic workout.

Fitness is big business. There are TV shows, infomercials and entire television stations dedicated to exercise and weight loss. Fitness magazines and books can be found in every bookstore, most grocery stores, and even some convenience stores. And new types of fitness equipment are rolling off the production lines all the time.

With all of this activity dedicated to fitness, one might think that getting in shape is difficult (not to mention expensive). But people have been exercising since the beginning of time, and they didn't have detailed instructions and fancy equipment back then. And contrary to what the companies that make all these products would have us think, it's not necessary today, either.

There are many types of exercise that we can do without any equipment whatsoever. These include:

Do you feel that you simply have to exercise even if you are body is riddled with aches and pains? In spite of having injuries? Is missing a workout never an option for you? If you feel like this then you might just have an exercise disorder. You are exercising for the right reasons if you enjoy it and are happy about the health benefits that result. If you are the type however refuses to miss a run in spite of having nagging ankle pain then you just might be exercise obsessed. While there are no real guidelines on how much exercise is too much, if it interferes with your life and becomes all consuming to the point that it excludes other things then it could be a real issue.

The sluggish economy has people so troubled that almost one-third of the population is losing sleep because of job concerns, debt problems, health care costs etc. The 2009 Sleep in America™ poll conducted for the National Sleep Foundation revealed that 16% of Americans were unable to sleep properly due to the state of their personal finances, with another 15% worried over the general state of the economy, 10% concerned about jobs and 8% anxious about health care expenses.

Exercise benefits the body in many ways but it also can lead to a number of skin problems especially if you work out regularly in a gym. Exercising indoors is beneficial in certain ways since it reduces the threat of sun damage or skin cancer. However it leaves you vulnerable to another set of less threatening but common skin infections, which if left untreated can cause pain and hinder one's[...]

Quite a few people may be over exercising without realizing it and damaging their body as a result. Over-exercising can lead to a number of serious complications later on. For instance women who exert themselves too much are at risk of developing osteoporosis, especially if they are finicky about their calorie intake too. They may have complications with their menstrual cycles and in some cases stop menstruating entirely. Men who use protein powders and steroids are vulnerable to a whole host of health problems if they overdo their fitness program.

Tired of slogging it out on a treadmill? If you aren't having fun in your gym or just want to cut costs, you can take your fitness routine into the great outdoors. There are numerous ways to stay fit while having fun such as going for a jog, a run or hiking, skating etc. It's not only relieves your boredom but is also a great stress-buster. The sunshine and fresh[...]

Baby Boomers are becoming more aware of the need to maintain a fit body but many of them aren't aware of the benefits of strength training. For some their fitness routine involves a brisk walk every other day while maintaining a healthy diet. While this is excellent, most don't know that including a few strength training routines into their fitness program will pay great dividends later on.

Those who work at a keyboard for long hours may be unaware that they are exercising their chest muscles continuously. This has a negative impact in the long run affecting your posture significantly by hampering your ability to stand upright and giving you rounded shoulders. How does this happen? If you sit in front of a computer all day you are continually engaging your pectoral muscles leading to shorter muscles, a tighter chest and weaker back muscles.

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If you've caused metabolic damage as a result of following starvation diets or losing weight too rapidly in the past, it can be extremely difficult to achieve any further fat loss at all. The good news is, metabolic damage can be repaired. All it takes is the right combination of metabolism stimulating exercise and metabolism stimulating nutrition (NOT just a diet), all done consistently over time.