That's Fit

If we continue at the rate we're going, the entire U.S. population will be obese in 50 years. That's what a recent University of Missouri study suggests, anyway. Even if it doesn't turn out to be completely true, it's easy to see how it can still end up being quite close.

What can we do about it? Best I can tell, the only solution is to shape up. Through diet and regular exercise, the obesity epidemic can become a thing of the past, rather than an inevitable part of our future. With that little pep talk over, I feel obliged to now offer up a quick health tip. OK ... here goes.

Try a resistance training circuit routine to blast the maximum amount of fat in the shortest amount of time. Create a circuit of at least five to seven muscle-toning resistance exercises, spending 30 seconds or less in between sets. Shoot for high rep counts (at least 15 reps per set) and use lighter weights than you would if you were using longer break periods. Once you've finished the complete circuit, start all over again for another full go-around. By the end of this second circuit, you're heart will be racing, your muscles will be aching, and your lungs will be on fire. Oh, don't worry ... that all means you're doing it right!!