Chapter 20. Exercise scams

 

“We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.”

 
 --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

A common feature of many exercise scams takes advantage of our desire to get in better shape with the least effort possible. Unfortunately, you are left with a program that often is expensive and doesn’t come close to the representations in the print advertisements or infomercials that prompted you to buy the product.

The truth is, exercise takes effort. There are many forms of exercise that can be enjoyable and not too taxing. There are tremendous benefits to just a regular walking program. In fact, the key to a successful exercise program is to find something that you enjoy doing and feel comfortable fitting into your regular, daily routine. ...

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