The Secret to True Happiness is... Exercise!

I was watching Night at the Museum 2 on the airplane the other day and Teddy Roosevelt, played by Robin Williams, mentioned this in the film: "The secret to true happiness is exercise."

I was thinking about that in the last few days as I've started up my exercise routine again after a month of nothingness due to doctor orders. All I can say is I've been loving it. I'm doing 10K on the erg one day, then an hour of spinning or other cardio the other. No weights yet, but I'll get there next week.

His quote makes sense on multiple levels. Why is exercise so important?

• Decreases chances of chronic diseases
• Burns fat
• Leads to increased oxygen consumption, which in theory boosts mental capacity
• Weight training requires more food, which means I get to eat more
• Being physically fit works well not just with the ladies but also with any customers. I remember the days back in 2006 when I was 8.5% bodyfat and people I just met (or had not met at all) treated me differently, as if I was a celebrity. I remember one of my friends from college, who is this 6'2" male model, has always been around 4%BF and pretty huge. No matter where he went, both girls and guys gave him more respect.

So, in conclusion, life is simply better with exercise, and, in particular for guys, weight training. It's win-win. Yes, I'm still in pain because my sinuses seem to be resistant to my surgery, but I can continue to exercise without them being fully healed.

So here's to hoping I can get back on track with my training regiment!