October 01, 2007
If Not Now, When?
Fitness-After-50 - Thomas D. Manfredi, Publisher
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www.fitness-after-50.com
Oct 1, 2007; Vol. 3, Issue 10
Published the first Monday of every month
THIS ISSUE: Health Benefits of Meditation
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Table of Contents:
1) Editor's Note
2) Food for Thought
3) Feature Article: Health Benefits of Meditation
4) Teleclasses
4) Question & Answer
5) Our Services
Editor's Note
Hi,
September was a very quiet month. The weather is starting to cool down a little so exercising outdoors is becoming more pleasant again.
I have a business trip to Detroit scheduled for this week, next week is our 41st wedding anniversary, and the week after that we're driving up to Las Vegas to meet some good friends for a long weekend.
I volunteer at a Japanese Garden down in Phoenix as a docent. The garden is just opening for the season, so I'll be going down there a few times a month to conduct tours for school children and other groups.
This month I thought I'd do a quick article about meditation. Most people don't realize just how beneficial meditation can be for their health. I hope you enjoy the information.
Good luck, keep exercising, and remember – "If not now, when?".
Best Wishes,
Tom Manfredi
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Food for Thought
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.
Feature Article - Health Benefits of Meditation
by Thomas D. Manfredi, MS
Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. Some health benefits of meditation may include:
How to Meditate:
Meditation involves sitting in a relaxed position and clearing your mind. You may focus on a repetitive sound, or by counting your own breaths, or on nothing at all. It’s necessary to have 5-20 distraction-free minutes to spend. It’s helpful to have silence and privacy.
If you haven't tried meditation before you might find it useful. Give it a try and see what you think. Or, in the case of meditation, it's actually what you don't think that counts.
(c)2005 - 2007 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 – What kind of exercise equipment do I need?
Answer - The kind and amount of exercise equipment you get depends on both the amount and kind of exercise you plan to do as well as your budget. Although I have a complete home gym; including a multi-station weight machine, a treadmill, an exercise bike, exercise balls and bands, and a set of dumbbells, I think that is too much equipment for the average person.
In my opinion, just about anyone can do very well with an exercise ball, exercise bands, and a few dumbbells. Those will take care of all your strength exercises, and you can walk or ride a bike for your aerobic exercise.
To get more information on various fitness and health issues, please go to my site – www.fitness-after-50.com
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About Our Services
Online 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 visble, 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.
Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated! Write me at tom@fitness-after-50.com.
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