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Fitness After 50 - Baby Boomer Exercise Do's/Don'ts
April 07, 2008

If Not Now, When?

Fitness-After-50 - Thomas D. Manfredi, Publisher
tom@fitness-after-50.com
www.fitness-after-50.com
April 7, 2008; Vol. 4, Issue 4
Published the first Monday of every month
THIS ISSUE: Baby Boomer Do's and Don'ts for Starting/Restarting a Sensible Exercise Routine
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Table of Contents:

1) Editor's Note
2) Food for Thought
3) Feature Article: Baby Boomer Do's and Don'ts for Starting/Restarting a Sensible Exercise Routine
4) Teleclasses
5) Question & Answer
6) Our Services

Editor's Note

Hi,


Today is a very special day. It is my wife Barbara's birthday. Happy birthday sweetie!

Well, Spring is starting to poke its’ head out around the country.  At least some parts of the country.  Here in Arizona the weather is absolutely perfect – 40’s and 50’s at night, and up into the low 80’s during the day.  I received pictures from my son back in Chicago showing my two grandsons playing in about 12 inches of snow on Easter weekend, so I guess Spring hasn’t quite reached parts of the mid-West.  

  I was still recovering during March from my lower back problems.  I started going to a husband and wife team of chiropractors.  My back is feeling much better now. I am finally able to start getting back to my regular exercise routine.
 
Speaking of regular exercise routines . . . Spring is a time when many of us think about restarting the exercise routines that we let slip during the winter for various reasons. Because of that, I thought this might be an appropriate time to remind everyone of some of the do’s and don’ts of starting or restarting a sensible exercise program.  You can read my article below.  And don’t forget to check out my library of back articles at my web site to see if any of that information can help be of help to you.

Reminder - I still have a few spots open in my on line fitness coaching group.  Just go to  my coaching site to check things out.



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

Best Wishes,

Tom Manfredi


Send any comments you may have to tom@fitness-after-50.com

My site fitness-after-50.com

Food for Thought

The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

Feature Article - Baby Boomer Do's and Don'ts for Starting/Restarting a Sensible Exercise Routine
by Thomas D. Manfredi, MS

As mature adults we often find it very challenging to start or restart an exercise program. Sometimes we think we can just jump into the same routine we did years ago. Or, we try to convince ourselves that we're just too old to start exercising. Both of these attitudes can cause us to have problems and/or not get the benefits that come with exercising at any age.

Here are some do's and don'ts that will help you get started, or restarted in the right direction.


Do's

  • Make sure you assess your current fitness level, or have it assessed, before you start an exercise program.
  • Plan for and write down some specific fitness goals.
  • Make sure your level and amount of exercise are safe and sensible for you.
  • Warm up/cool down and stretch before and after you exercise.
  • Vary your exercise routine to keep it interesting and to challenge your body more.
  • Try to make sure you eat a well balanced diet.
  • Work out with a friend to help keep you motivated.

    Don'ts

  • Set unrealistic goals.
  • Exercise only once in a while.
  • Skip stretching before and after exercising.
  • Exercise too much.
  • Forget to occasionally reward yourself.
  • Compare what your doing or not doing to others.
  • Ever give up on yourself and your goals.

    It is important that you remain mentally flexible. You will probably come upon challenges that you may not have contemplated. By keeping an open mind, being dedicated and using some creativity you can begin to enjoy the many benefits that regular exercise has to offer to people of any age.

    (c)2005 - 2008 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 – How many times a day should I be eating if I want to control my weight?



    Answer - Believe it or not, you can best control your weight by eating more meals rather than less. Five or six meals a day works best for most people. Keep in mind that all of these meals shouldn't be full meals. If you are trying lose weight, you should eat a breakfast, lunch and dinner of no more than 500 calories each plus 2 or 3 snacks of about 100 calories each. These numbers are just an example, the actual total calories you eat in a day should be determined by your sex, current weight, and planned amount of daily exercise. Between eating and exercise you should try to set up a calorie deficit of 800 to 1,000 calories a day. This will allow you to lose about 1 to 2 pounds each week.


    To get more information on various fitness and health issues, please go to my site – www.fitness-after-50.com


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    If you have a fitness or nutrition question you would like me to consider answering here in the newsletter, just send your question, along with your first name and city, in an e-mail to quesandansw@fitness-after-50.com

    Obviously, I can't answer every question submitted. I will choose one question each month to answer here.

    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 program. Learn more by going to www.fitness-after-50.com


    Tom also offers on line fitness coaching for people interested in getting expert guidance with their fitness plans. Check out Tom's coaching services and get a F.R.E.E. fitness analysis too.

    Benefits of Fitness Coaching On Line:

    I am now offering on line fitness coaching to my readers. Below are some of the reasons you may want to check in with me about having me be your coach. I will only be accepting a limited number of people to coach so that I can give each of them the attention they deserve.

  • Expert advice from a Certified Professional - learn what to do and how to do it. This will empower you to lifestyle changes.
  • Flexible and convenient - exercise anytime and anywhere. You can workout at home, in the gym, outdoors, while away on business and even on vacation. You exercise on your own schedule whenever you choose.
  • Results oriented - your work with your coach is very focused and based on your personal goals, whether you want to lose weight, have more energy or run a marathon. Your program is designed to meet your goals.
  • Affordable - On line Fitness Coaching costs less than 10% of what it would cost to get the same results with a personal trainer.
  • Most importantly - you will learn to be your own coach so you can continue getting the benefits of exercise indefinitely.

    Check out Tom's coaching services and get a F.R.E.E. fitness analysis too.


    Tom Manfredi, 1218 Easy St., Ste 101, Wickenburg, AZ 85390

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