My parents gave me a bike a nine and I've been biking ever since. I then started mountain biking, then hiking and I've been physically active ever since. So as not to injure myself will biking or walking the long distances that I enjoy doing, I started exercising to keep my muscles strong and help prevent joint injury.

Honestly, I love the pump. I enjoy the planning, managing and balancing work with fun. It just makes life fun, and fun is a good thing. I also have found that routine moderate level weight-lifting really helps me beat the blues, especially that seasonal depression. My son, an aspiring major league football player, and I have stared running together. Dad/son time used wisely in improving our own physiques and health, as well as our improving our personal relationship. This is a win/win for me.