• 1Exercise Basics (Video)
  • 2Build a Better You
  • 3What Is Aerobic Exercise?
  • 4You Need Aerobic Exercise
  • 5What is Anaerobic Exercise?
  • 6You Need Anaerobic Exercise
  • 7Daily Exercise Requirements
  • 8Mix It Up!
  • 9Build Better Muscles
  • 10Build Better Bones
  • 11Build Better Flexibility
  • 12Exercise & Your Brain
  • 13Build a Better Brain
  • 14Build a Better Cardiovascular System
  • 15Exercise & Diabetes
  • 16Build Better Metabolism
  • 17Build a Longer Life
  • 18Build Better Health in Many More Ways
  • 19Build a Better Life
CHAPTER 2

Build a Better You

Your body is a never-ending construction project. As you read this, old cells in your bones are being broken down and replaced by new ones. Neurons in your brain are making new connections based on information taken in by your senses. Your hair is growing, new skin cells are surfacing. Nature's regenerative processes are amazing, but remember: You are the foreman of this construction project. The right combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise will help build a better you.