Editor’s comments: Do we really need to go to a gym? What do the other millions of species do for exercise? What do monkeys do for exercise? Do cheetahs get enough exercise from trying to catch their meals? Did you know that most animals catch 1 out of 10 attempts of their meals? Would you run faster for you life than for a meal? Should we be exercising similarly to them before our meals? There is an impression that exercise in nature is a constant. And all animals in nature do it.

Could TV and modern forms of entertainment be injuring us by keeping us away from physical exercise? Could using our own body weight be enough to keep us fit? Exercises such as sprinting, climbing, hikes and swimming be enough? Do you need a gym to do push up, squats, and sit ups? Can you do 100 of each a day? Would that be considered sufficient exercise? Can you do those exercises in less than ten minutes? Is that too much time for your 24 hour day? Do we not have 10 minutes of a 24 hour day? I challenge anyone to do 100 of each of the 3 exercises just mentioned; seeing a difference is inevitable. If you cannot see your abs does that mean that you are over-weight or under-muscled? It is suggested that if you cannot see your abdominal muscles the answer is yes to both suggested causes. A good source for abdominal exercises can be found in a book entitled, “The Truth About Six Pack Abs.” Regarding the book, take what you need, the exercises are excellent because most of the exercises support the following article which focus on at-home exercises. Read more »