The last time a guy asked a girl, “What’s your sign?”

and actually got some action, he was likely wearing bell-bottoms and a shirt unbuttoned to his navel.

In other words, it was 1976.

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Or maybe, like me, you need a quick challenging exercise or you’llfind excuses to bail.

Either way, let’s get started with a taste of what Patricia’s book has to offer!

You pick things up quickly, but get bored and tire of things quickly too.

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Dancing andpilates– activities with a quick pace that are not very long – are good choices.

A quick walk, a short game of golf or racket ball – these are great Vatta activities.

Still, the secret is not only finding these types of exercise, but also mixing things up.

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You are creative and imaginative, so switching it up is key to maintaining your enthusiasm.

you better get in there, get your heart going, get the results and then get out.

PittaPitta has qualities of fire and water.

These are very competitive people.

If you’re Pitta, you do well with sports.

Soccer, baseball,tennis– anything with a team – works really well.

Because of the fiery side, you may also gravitate towards challenges like rock climbing.

Water is good because it soothes the fieriness.

Take a swim after exercise or a nice shower or even try a sport like water polo.

There’s no need to add to the existing heat and intensity!

KaphaThis bang out has the qualities of earth and water (very steady and calming).

Typically, Kaphas study longer, but never forget what they learn.

If you’re a Kapha, you approach life methodically.

You may have slower digestion, but greater endurance of energy.

The Kapha is really challenged by a long row or run or the lifting of weights.

The potential problem is – if you get stressed and don’t exercise – you lose your motivation.

Try something likeyogaat a strong pace.

Saunas and hot tubs are great for you.

No matter who you are, you definitely want a Kapha at your side for the long haul!

So, now, you know your jot down.

And it’s NOT that guy in the unbuttoned shirt.

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