Truly, a weight machine isn't enough all by itself. At least, not for me. Here are the three "parts" of my exercise regime:

1. Lifting weights: I chose this because my mother suffered terribly with osteoparosis and that is NOT going to be my fate. After intense research on the subject, I have concluded that nothing is better for building bones than lifting weights. Yes, I have free weights and I use them, too. But the discipline of my Hoist V3 has created muscle that I have never had before - even in my misspent youth. :-)

Small changes are occurring. For instance, I recycle all our magazines in a large plastic receptacle in our garage. Formerly, when it was time to take them to the recycling center, I had to drag the box along the garage floor and empty about half of it out before I could lift the rest of it into my trunk. But the last time this wasn't necessary. I easily picked up the completely full receptacle and carried it to my car. It was a thrill, I'll tell you.

2. I get some aerobic exercise frequently. Mostly, I walk but I'm also cutting grass, working in the yard or hiking around our local Stone Mountain (5 miles). It's important to get my blood moving and lots of minor aches and pains go bye-bye when I am faithful with this.

3. I've done yoga for decades and it keeps me relatively limber. Sometimes I'm very faithful, sometimes less so. And recently I discovered a new way of stretching that is absolutely magical! Not only do I feel wonderful, but it's fun. Anything that's fun is easier to do than a "should".

What will the Future Me be like? I don't know - but I do know that I am never going back to my Doughgirl ways. I feel so fantastic that the thought of not exercising in these three wonderful ways makes me quail. I've crossed over that invisible barrier that makes exercise a new habit and the old ways repugnant.

And what does this have to do with business? Well, the question is: will increased energy, vitality, enthusiasm for life and ease of movement help your business? It is certainly helping mine.