Basic Pursuits

In the "keep is simple" department by way of "stuff I thought but couldn't prove" department, here is "proof" that short but intense exercise sessions are really good for you.

"Rigorous exercise of short duration can significantly affect the body's ability to process sugars and fight diabetes..." said WebMD citing a new study.

Our friend Parth Shah posted this piece on how simple getting into shape really is. He argues that all you need is a run, push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups. He offers up a very simple workout for you to get going with.

A routine incorporating these exercises will put you in better shape than 99 percent of the population in America.

Simple. But not necessarily easy.

Yet starting at a feel-good pace and building gradually, you might even find it easy.