The following are some steps to get you started. If you're starting from the couch potato level start out slow. It's easy and cheap to incorporate aerobic exercise into a daily routine. This includes the fun stuff like swimming, biking, playing ball, hiking, jogging, skiing or tennis just about any physical activity you enjoy.

There is no magic formula that will instantly form muscle tissue, but a steady, planned, regular exercise regime can get you where you want to be. It isn't so important what you do, but that you get started. It also improves balance and helps develop stronger bones. There are other benefits to building muscle. Any amount of movement is better. This makes the lungs and heart work more efficiently.

The goal of everyone should be to burn fat and build muscle. It's no secret that a fit, active person feels better, looks better and has more energy than someone who is less fit.

It also helps with general toning. The fact is that the more muscle you have the more calories you burn, even when the body is at rest. Exercise lowers stress and blood sugar levels.

If you can only walk half a block, start there and work your way up.