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Nearly everyone dreams of being in better physical condition. Huge segments of our economy cater to the hopes and dreams of being in better shape. We are bombarded with commercials that promote new diets, new supplements or new fitness equipment that is supposed to ensure fat loss, muscle gain, cardiovascular health or whatever the latest media-induced health topic may be.

Good Physical Health is Common Sense

People want to over-think the situation. They tend to think that the more complicated a process is, the better it must be. If you have any doubts that this is true, then go to your local fitness equipment store and view the wide variety of consumer-targeted muscle building and fat eliminating machines/devices that they offer. Do you really need a $1000.00 treadmill to go for a walk?

It boggles the mind when you stop to realize the simplicity of getting into and maintaining good physical condition. The definition of “good physical condition” varies from person to person. A bodybuilder’s idea of “good shape” and a triathlete’s ideal will be vastly different. As will a rock climber’s, a business man’s or a stay-at-home mom’s. But most of us will agree that being in “good physical condition” will promote:

• a strong heart and circulatory system
• good muscle tone
• the ability to adequately supply the body with oxygen ( a good respiratory system )
• having a minimum of fat storage

Achieving these benefits does not take a degree in rocket science or a huge financial outlay. The process is simple.

1. Eat sensibly. This phrase has almost become an oxymoron for our society but the concept is simple: if you consume more calories than you use, then you will gain weight. If you consume fewer calories than you use, then you will lose weight (and hopefully it will be from fat stores). There is no magic pill and no magic fitness device. It is a simple formula and like anything worthwhile, it takes effort and dedication.
2. Exercise moderately. Walk, jog, play with your children and grandchildren, but get off of your butt and �do� something. One of the perils of our society is that with each labor saving device we create, we burden ourselves with finding some type of recreational activity to burn our �no-longer-needed� energy stores. Our parents weren�t rock climbers, because it was foolishness to them. They didn�t worry as much about being overweight because they worked hard with their hands and bodies. They were farmers and factory workers and they were able to burn extra calories as fuel to propel them through their workday.
3. Rest adequately. Well, at least almost everybody believes in this.

Complicating a situation does not necessarily make it better. Use your common sense, be active, eat sensibly and participate in your life.