May 05, 2010
If Not Now, When?
Fitness-After-50 - Thomas D. Manfredi, Publisher
tom@fitness-after-50.com
www.fitness-after-50.com
May 5, 2010; Vol. 6, Issue 5
Usually published the first Wednesday of every month
THIS ISSUE: Here Is Your Exercise Check List
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Table of Contents:
1) Editor's Note
2) Food for Thought
3) Feature Article: Here Is Your Exercise Check List
4) Teleclasses
5) Question & Answer
6) Our Services
Editor's Note
Hi,
Well, I started last month's newsletter off with a birthday note for a family member, and I can do it again this month. Tomorrow is my daughter's birthday, so Happy Birthday Linda!
The weather is starting to warm up, so I hope you will get a chance to start exercising outside. I think it is so much nicer to exercise out of doors. You get to enjoy the fresh air and the sunshine. It seems to me that those two things can add a lot of incentive for exercising. It just makes it so much more pleasant. Of course you will probably still want to do your strength training indoors, but hopefully you can do your aerobic training outside.
I answered a question last month in my Q & A section about the amount of exercise a woman needs to maintain a healthy weight. As I pointed out, new research suggests that you need 60 minutes of moderate exercise every day or 30 minutes of intense exercise every day to keep a woman from gaining weight. Hey guys, it probably wouldn't hurt you to follow similar guidelines. Anyway, since I mentioned that last month, I thought this month I'd give you some ideas for just what kind of exercising you might consider doing. That's what my main article will be about.
Last month, I also announced a bunch of new affiliate marketing partners I am working with and I told you I would let you know as I add more. Well, here is one more that I recently researched Fast Track to Fat Loss
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All of my affiliate marketing partner banner ads can be found at the bottom of my newsletter each month in the other services and information section and also on appropriate pages within my web site.
Good luck, keep exercising, and remember "If not now, when?".
Best Wishes,
Tom Manfredi
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Food for Thought
The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.
Feature Article - Here Is Your Exercise Check List
by Thomas D. Manfredi, MS
Recent research indicates that the best exercise plan is to work out every day for optimum results. Many trainers suggest that cross training is a great way to vary your exercise routine, utilize a variety of muscle groups, and keep your interest up. Following is a check list of daily exercises you might want to consider using:
Sunday
A.M. - jump rope while watching the morning news
Afternoon - do a weight training session in the afternoon
P.M. - a stretching session in the evening will help you relax
Monday
A.M. - park your car or get off the bus a few blocks from work and walk the rest of the way
Afternoon - at lunch, use the stairs instead of the elevator
P.M. - in the evening, try taking a TaiChi class
Tuesday
A.M. - set the alarm early and go out for a 30 minute walk
Afternoon - do some chair stretches before going out for lunch
P.M. - a weight training session would be good this evening
Wednesday
A.M. -for some fun, take an aerobic dance class (and, yes, that goes for the guys too)
Afternoon walk to lunch somewhere about 15 minutes away
P.M. - stretch during the news or your favorite TV program
Thursday
A.M. - go out for another 30 minute walk
Afternoon do some easy stretches at your desk
P.M. - try another strength training session using calisthenics instead of weights
Friday
A.M. - use an aerobic workout DVD to exercise at home
Afternoon do some Tai Chi exercises on your own
P.M. - go dancing
Saturday
A.M. - go for an hour walk
Afternoon use a foam roller to do some stretching
P.M. - go out for a nice dinner
You may not be able to fit all of these sessions in to your schedule, but try to do a variety of things at different times to keep both you and your body challenged.
(c)2005 - 2010 Thomas D. Manfredi, MS
Teleclasses
I will be announcing upcoming teleclasses in this section in
the future.
If you have a topic that you would be interested in hearing about
in a teleclass, send an e-mail to teleclasses@fitness-after-50.com
Questions and Answers
Question Can I get a good strength training workout without using weights of fancy equipment?
Answer - Absolutely. In fact, many trainers and other exercise professionals believe that doing body weight exercises (also known as calisthenics) is a better form of weight training because it requires you to involve many smaller muscles along with the main muscles you are trying to exercise. This can give you better overall functional and muscle fitness.
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About Our Services
On line fitness coach Tom Manfredi is the creator of the site
"fitness-after-50". This site is designed with the mature
adult in mind. There is a lot of information available on the
site for anyone looking to start or restart a sensible exercise
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Tom Manfredi, 1218 Easy St., Ste 101, Wickenburg, AZ 85390
Other Services and Information
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Well, a woman I know here in Arizona recently sent me some info about a company that offers $1,ooo,ooo coverage to help take care of the problem if someone steals your identity. The company is called LifeLock. You can get to their site by clicking on the banner below if it's visable, or by copying the following code into your browser
They charge a very reasonable monthly fee and offer a number of included services (they also give discounts for paying annually). Go take a look and see what you think. I signed up. I think my peace of mind is worth that kind of money.
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Fast Track To Fat Loss
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Buy.com
This site really has little to do with fitness or nutrition, but it is one of my favorite sites. They carry everything from electronics to books. Their prices are some of the most competitive on the internet, and they often offer free shipping. If I am looking to buy almost anything, I check them out first. This link is only for US and Canadian buyers.
Shoebuy.com
I have a lot of trouble finding shoes that fit me right (weird foot problems), but this site often works for me. They not only have very competitive prices and a great variety of shoes, but they offer f.r.e.e shipping and f.r.e.e returns.
PerformBetter.com
This site offers all kinds of exercise and rehab equipment. They have exercise bands, balls, mats, foam rolls, weights, and all kinds of other equipment. If you need any kind of exercise aids, this site is definitely worth looking at
YogaDirect.com
As the name implies, this site specializes in equipment used for yoga. They have excellent prices, and sell some very good exercise mats, along with other helpful equipment, books and videos.
PowerSystems.com
This is another site similar to Perform Better. They have a great variety of exercise equipment that you may find difficult to get at regular stores.
FootSolutions.com
This site tends to specialize more in orthotics and other foot aids as well as speialty shoes for people with foot problems.
ActiveForever.com
This site has equipment that is more medically based. It may be a good alternative if you're looking for physical therapy equipment or other things that a medical person may have recommended.
50 Athletes Over 50
This is a great new book written by Don McGrath, PhD, in which he interviews 50 people over the age of 50 who have maintained or developed incredible levels of fitness after the age of 50. I had a chance to preview this book before it came out in March. It is truly inspiring. And, it shows what can be done by people of any age if they put their minds to it. The regular price is $29.95, but it is being offered right now for $24.95. Or you can get it for the Kindle for $9.95.
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