Most people begin exercising for specific reasons such as to improve performance (sports), to look better (aesthetics), to be stronger or healthier, or to maintain high function (pursuing hobbies and interests throughout life). Most everyone accepts that there are general health benefits to exercise, but the degree of benefit or specifics on how to get the most out of exercise remain unknown. Providing a well sourced overview from the latest studies, books, and presentations on exercise is a great educational tool to help overcome barriers and lead to greater exercise adherence. The major purposes of my guidelines is to provide easily accessible high quality information for people starting or partaking in an exercise program, answer questions as one progresses in exercise, and direct individuals to more advanced progressions when interested. I believe these guidelines will inspire motivation to start taking better care of oneself. I hope the ongoing discipline one builds through the effort put into exercise becomes, and continues to build upon its own reward. Continue reading my free Fitness for Life Guidelines here!