RESISTING BOREDOM

Welcome everyone...if we are not careful, all of us fall into that dreaded pit known as "I'm bored." Or don't feel like working out today. Boredom can be habitual. The mental games begin. So, who is in control? "Funny money" or you. Then you ask that fatal question...who will know? Only one...YOU. Do you really want to go there? Start to self generate "slide of failure." Your defining moment...life changing moment. And while you are at it, get rid of that pacifier...1) booz 2) outside influence 3) party time 4) tooting your own horn. I know, when you were a year old, you were still sucking your thumb...bite it. Flush that pacifier...now. For more, go to www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com. It's about challenge and conquer yourself.

HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH???

Welcome everyone...Forgive me for getting personal today. I am safe to say that each one of us has sloughed off in a training/workout session and yes, even a competitive event. That move is shameful... it all begins w/our workouts. When we don't trust our body and mental capacity...you are in "deep dodo." In 2004 I began competing in the Senior Olympics, Senior Games, Masters, State Games and qualified five X for the Nationals. Sports...Track & Field, Tennis, Racquetball, Pickleball and Martial Arts. I train 2 hours each day, 6 days a week w/5 hours devoted to T&F. 48 weeks, 240 hours, 14400 min. I have to prove myself in seconds. 50M, under 8 sec., 100M, under 12.5 sec., 200M, under 32 sec. You might say, "that's over load." Could I have worked less? I don't know that. I have won gold in all 5 events...add long jump and high jump. Competing in the 67-75 are class. And I never know what the competition is going to do. Before each event I visualize myself winning. I feel the rush/thrill. How much is enough...everything you've got and then some. Rather overwork than underwork. Jimmy O

Little Things Mean Alot

Welcome everyone...too often we look for a "Niagra Falls" for the big bang success to achieve greatness. Those who think that, may as well play the lotto. Relax and simplify your life and your reach for max fitness and competitive goals. Be consistent...begin with your sleep habits, avg. age, 8 hours. During sleep, your muscles need to re coop. Restless sleep produces tired muscles...and that's before you start your drills. Eat healthy meals, Don't over eat, under eat. Stop eating w/in 90 min. before retiring. Drink at least 4, 8 oz.
glasses of water a day, plus any other juice liquids. I am sold on coconut water...and ALL liquids should be ICE cold...not warm. Cold works better and faster. When working out I drink coconut water and ice coffee. Always finish your planned workouts...never quit/cut short. Produces mental toughness. I have learned muscle cramps, strained hams, quads, hips, back are mainly caused by lack of proper stretching and lack of fluids. All of the above was arrived at by 17 years and 721 interviews of pros and amateurs. All at one time or another were in rehab. It's the little things...winners and survivors know. Jimmy O www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com

STAY AWAY

Hello everyone...in my experienced opinion, the following list is what I advise clients to avoid. Some drills are downright hurtful vs. helpful. Sad to say, some drills assigned to clients, act as a babysitter. ie treadmill. "run for 20 min. and I'll be back to check on you." Stay away...1) treadmills are dangerous to your knees. You don't have to push off, just raise your feet. Even if you run on an incline. Run on a track, grass or sand. Oh, I know, "what about marathons?" That's the plus minus rule. 2) Sit ups/crunches...drill just pushes the fat around. The key...TIGHTEN the core muscles. In a previous writing, I illustrated how. 3) Not doing stretching prior to workout...nonsense. Do stretching prior and after your scheduled drills...but stretch in the same fashion as your intended workout. 4) Same routine every workout...disaster. Result...tired muscles, back ache, mental strain, boredom and finally...quit. Then, that fatal question...now what. Jimmy O