Exercise Truths

The best exercise is climbing stairs. Climbing stairs for one hour will burn up 1,100 calories. This means, if you climb stairs only five hours a day, you can eat like a horse and still not look like one.

In terms of calories burned, cycling four miles on a stationary exercise bike equals one mile of walking. And, of course, with a stationary bike, you don't have to walk back.

Ten minutes of free-style swimming equals one mile of jogging. And while swimming, you're not nearly as likely to get run over by a truck.

Isometric exercises like pushups and chinups can be dangerous because they elevate blood pressure significantly. The best indication that it's time to rest is a heart attack.

Doing the exact same exercise, men lose weight faster than women. This is due to body chemistry, and filing a lawsuit won't help.

Wearing a sweatsuit while exercising in hot weather will jeopardize your health. It is a good idea, however, to wear something.