I believe in not only 4 Pillars for a healthy lifestyle but I also believe in 4 Pillars of exercise. They are broken out in 2 categories: Exercises for your heart and muscles and for healthy joints and tendons. The 4 Pillars are : Cardio, Strength/Resistance training, Balance and Flexibility. If you encompass each of these 4 Pillars of exercise regularly, not only will you see a difference in your overall strength, flexibility, lung capacity and balance but if you are like most people you have hit a plateau at some point with your exercise routine. These different aspects of exercise will continue to challenge your body and your muscles to new levels. Stay tuned for specific exercises to come over the next couple of weeks.