Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for mood, strength, sleep, metabolism, and disease prevention. But knowing that exercise is good for us is very different from knowing how to start. The best exercise program is not the most complex one. It is the one you can do safely, consistently, for years.

For many adults, health goals have long been centered around the number on the scale.

Lose a few pounds. Eat less. Try another diet, try harder. Watch the scale. Repeat over and over and over again. This cycle often leads to discouragement and burnout; in fact, according to Ohio State Health and Discovery, up to 95% of would-be dieters and early gym goers end up quitting before reaching their goal.

If your energy is not what it used to be, it could be your body giving you a warning. Don’t ignore it.

I recently had the honor of educating an Eighth grade class about the benefits of intentional Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Stress.

I formulated this handout on Exercise. I will publish the handouts on Sleep and Stress in the weeks to come.

This recipe is from the Mara-labs.com website, the supplement company I started with three very excellent people.

I thought I would just have to share:

Soaring through the air for a slam dunk has got to be a great feeling. The good news is it’s not imperative to enjoy the health benefits of exercise.