Study: By 2030 half in United States will be obese.

Obese By 2030

A shocking report released Tuesday by the advocacy group Trust for America's Health projects that by the year 2030, nearly half the population in a majority of states will be obese - with even the thinnest states reaching an over 44% obesity rate. The study also reported that medical costs from treating obesity-related diseases will likely increase by $48 billion, to $66 billion per year. Currently almost 66% of Americans are overweight, and 36% are obese.

What can you do? Your best weapons in preventing personal unhealthy weight gain and maintaining fitness are exercise and a healthy diet. Here are some excellent Cybex tips to help achieve a healthy weight:

Food Tips:

• 5 Easy Steps to Better Food Choices
• Don’t Let A “Health Halo” Bedevil Your Diet

Training Tips:

• Losing Weight: Slower Is Better
• Motivate Your Metabolism With Muscle
• Burn 16% more calories...just do this!

Try this workout:

• High Intensity Interval Training