In terms of personal fitness, what is new now that we are nearing 2010?
I’m a big believer in a balance of workouts — a well-balanced workout plan. Part of it is cardio, part strength training and then flexibility. You really need all three. You have to make your muscles feel surprised. Mix in interval training, boot-camp-type workouts, a little yoga, a little Pilates. I personally have switched my routine to be a little bit of everything. Walking is one of the best universal exercises, of course, because you can do it anywhere. I also often tell people: “You are your own architect.” Most Americans are sitting for 7 1/2 hours a day. Think about how you are sitting. Ask yourself: “How am I living those 16 waking hours of my life?” Exercise is important, but so is how you live your whole life. How has the fitness world changed over time, and where is it headed? We still have a lot to do as fitness experts. In the 1970s, it was running. Then we went to the aerobics to low-impact aerobics to step aerobics to yoga. The thing is to find something you love and s
