Insects exercising?

Oh no!

Ridiculous thought? Of course. But have you ever contemplated that we're the only creatures that engage in such self-torture? Ever see a horse performing push-ups? A chimp pumping iron? A fish swimming laps?

Isn't it absurd that we — the only species intelligent enough to speak complex languages, ponder our past and future, and extraordinarily modify our environment — are the only species that seeks to expend precious energy to perform monotonously repetitive tasks that are totally non-productive, other than working up a sweat.

Convinced that this is good for us — many devote time, energy and a lot of money to pursue insane torture programs. Some indulge in lifting heavy metal with

Too many go nowhere on contraptions for stationary biking, running, etc.

lots of reps and sets. Others latch onto myriad fads like jogging, aerobics, isometrics, and jumping over ropes and on trampolines. And too many go nowhere on expensive contraptions for stationary biking, running, skiing, climbing and rowing.

Most — unfortunately — do not attain a healthful status even with the torture of recreational exercise. There are a few though that curiously can eat endlessly, never gain a pound, and maintain perfectly normal lab test results. A few rare, natural mesomorphs spark envy looking like Mr. or Ms. Universe with little more effort than breathing. How could this be? "It's in their genes!" cry the jealous.

Well, duh!

So what if you could achieve and maintain the health that physical exercise promised, without any effort? Be honest. If you could stay in so-called perfect physical condition and health without exercise, would you still work out? No flabby arms. No "spare tire." No "cellulite." No accretion of fat molecules atop the gluteus maximus. Just toned muscles, ideal bodyfat percentage, cardiovascular fitness and — no pain!

By mid-century this fantasy becomes a reality. It was discovered soon after the human genome was mapped in 2003 that embedded within our DNA are complex gene expression-controlling mechanisms.

DNA switches are tailored to "sculpt" your preferred body shape.

Second and third layers of information beyond the familiar protein-coding genes control which DNA segments are exposed to the protein-making machinery. These RNA-only genes, riboswitches and "epigenetic" information (non-DNA chemicals surrounding the DNA) help to regulate the quantity and quality of the various chemical and structural components that make up our bodies.

Ironically, it is the so-called "junk" DNA,^{RealityCheck!} ignored for 50 years, that harbors these growth-controlling switches. It took several decades to successfully coordinate — in concert with the single food source, Polynutriment — lifestyle drugs governing the "body weight set point," DNA reengineering and brainerama (artificial DNA processes) to tailor these switches to "sculpt" the preferred body shape.

Just as your nose "knows" what shape it should maintain as it constantly replaces expired cells, all of your internal growth processes can now be tuned to "know" what you have chosen to be your preferred appearance — as well as maintain your optimum internal chemical balance for longevity.