Why exercise? We have worked diligently over the last century to eliminate laborious activities from our daily life. Much of the civilized world has moved away from a farming community which requires hard physical labor to sedentary and yet mentally stressful activities. To make matters worse, because of long hours and the stress of their jobs, many people find it difficult to exercise after work. Yet exercise is even more important now than ever. Exercise increases our energy level, reduces depression and pain, reduces stress, controls weight, improves cardiovascular fitness and helps us look and feel young. Some of my patients will tell me that they think they are getting plenty of ...