If Not Now, When?

Fitness-After-50 - Thomas D. Manfredi, Publisher
tom@fitness-after-50.com
www.fitness-after-50.com
May 7, 2007; Vol. 3, Issue 5
Published the first Monday of every month

THIS ISSUE: 10,000 Easy Steps To Better Fitness

Table of Contents:

1) Editor's Note
2) Food for Thought
3) Feature Article: 10,000 Easy Steps To Better Fitness
4) Teleclasses
4) Question & Answer
5) Our Services

Editor's Note

Hi,

Special note - I'm a little disappointed in everyone. Last month I unveiled my exercise picture in place of my "consultant" picture at the top of the newsletter, and not one person commented. My wife thought it would be more appropriate. Buy the way, the emblem on the shirt is for the Hawaii Ironman Triathalon. We were in Hawaii a few years back when it was being run, or should I say swim-bike-run. I didn't do it ( I was informed that if I tried to train for that event I should get some divorce papers ready too, so I stuck to the shorter Olympic distance events).

Well, another month has just flown by. I made a business trip up to Portland, Oregon, but other than that I've stayed pretty close to home. My wife and I did take a quick trip up to Prescott, AZ (it's one of our favorite places to visit in Arizona). As the weather warms we'll be making several trips up there every month to visit the various arts and craft shows.

My knee is still on the mend, but it isn't doing as well as the doctor and I had hoped. I have just started a new therapy that is intended to supplement the cushioning fluid around my knee cap. This treatment is given in three direct injections to the knee one week apart, but it can take as long as two to three months for it to work. And, it only works in 50 – 60% of the cases. I'm really hoping this therapy is successful. I'm going to an international competition for my martial arts group in August and it would be nice if I'm at full operational capacity. I don't compete, but I often do a lot of running around as a judge and referee, so a well working knee joint would be helpful.

Yesterday was my daughter's 40th birthday. I still haven't figured out how she got that old without me realizing it. The realization does give me more incentive to keep myself in good physical condition. I'd like to be around and healthy when her son gets to be 40 (he will be 13 next month).

I really believe that one of the best and easiest ways to stay fit and healthy is by walking. This month my main article will give you some simple ideas on how to easily add more walking to your life.

As I mentioned last month, I am in the process of writing my eBook. It will cover lots of great information on the whats, whys, and hows around sensible exercise for mature adults (primarily baby boomers). My special report - "Tips and Tactics to Improve Your Quality of Life with Exercise", is available free for the asking, just send me an email. It covers similar topics, but in much less detail – it's just a teaser for the eBook. I'm also shaping up my on line coaching site. On it I will be offering individual, customized guidance on putting together your initial exercise plan and helping you with motivation, focus, and incremental progress ideas for ongoing exercise success. You, will be the first to learn when this service is up and running.

Good luck, keep exercising, and remember – "If not now, when?".

Best Wishes,

Tom Manfredi


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Food for Thought

Feature Article - 10,000 Easy Steps To Better Fitness

Current fitness advice says that if we walk a minimum of 10,000 steps per day it will help us stay fit and control our weight more effectively. But, how do you get that many steps in every day? Here are some ideas that may just help you get to that seemingly elusive goal.