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'Shocking' Study: More Exercise Equipment, Fewer TVs Make Home Healthier

by Caleb Johnson on October 29, 2009 at 08:30 AM


We can't believe it took a scientific study to discover this, but apparently, you're more likely to lose weight if you own more pieces of exercise equipment than televisions. Ever heard of common sense, people? According to a transcript of Scientific American's 60-Second Science podcast, a study that appeared in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine found people who lost 10-percent of their body weight and kept if off for at least five years owned fewer TVs and more exercise equipment than their heftier counterparts.

Look, if you need a study to open your eyes to this connection, you have bigger problems than being overweight. We love to kick back in front of the TV as much as the next guy, but we also know that doing so too often can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. A little restraint (and, unfortunately, a little exercise, too) goes a long way when it comes to living healthy. If restraint isn't your strong point, there is technology out there that will help instead of hinder weight loss. Oh yeah, putting down the remote control every once in a while isn't a bad idea, either. [From: Scientific American]

Tags: exercise, fitness, health, study, television, top, weight loss, WeightLoss

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