I promised a column on exercise, so let's give it a try. It does seem strange to sit passively at a computer and write about physical activity. But as technology advances, we accomplish more and more from the same chair and have less reason to work our muscles beyond those in our brains and our fingers. Therefore, doing my part in directing human evolution away from that small bodied, big headed species popular in early science fiction, I offer a world of Internet resources to help your exercise program.
Some folks dive into exercise without any information.
Statistics show that far too many of them end up injured, discouraged, or just exhausted and they quit. Logic says to learn and then go out and try. The fastest growing form of American exercise is walking and there are nearly 400,000 web sites that make some reference to this simple, inexpensive way to a healthier body. Chef Rich makes reference to the Presidential Walking Award, a kind of ego incentive for exercise. Another growing trend is web sites by personnel trainers and other fitness gurus trying to sell you their services.