FAST

Hello and welcome everyone! Summer in March? Yes...and we are off to
a fast start. No matter what sport...a fast start is everyone's dream...
the psyche. The race against time belongs to every sport and every
participant. That internal clock is key to the "game clock." Knowing
ourselves, out limits and our max. The last two minutes, or twenty seconds, or two seconds is critical in any competition. How you "close,"
will make the differance in how you finish. Most competitors tense or
"freeze up" in the "close portion" of the event. Relax...breathe and stay
within yourself.

Have a meaningful life everyone! Jimmy O
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SENIOR FITNESS WINNERS

HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! First, an update regarding one of my fitness classes, "balance your life." Anyone following my blogs over the past six weeks knows that I refer to the women in my classes as the "miracle girls." Enrollment numbers are going through the roof. These senior women bring enthusiasm, a great attitude and fun. Seven classes in four different towns. It's alive! It's showtime! It's living the dream! So, to these women, thank you!
VIEWPOINT...mental fitness. Last week we started talking about the importance of the mental part of exercise and fitness. The "mental' is fundamental in anything worthwhile we do in life.
Doing the things we like to do requires little discipline. The things we need to do and don't want to do demands the practice of discipline. BEING MENTALLY ready to face the task at hand is
key. Athletes at any age and any level of competition for the most part, are about equal in
physical abitity. The difference...mental preparation. We either cultivate toughness or allow for
softness. In most cases, the challenge is not the competition, it is ourselves. Mental fitness
is the front wheel if the bicycle, it gets you to where you want to go. Physical fitness is the hind
wheel, it's the driving force to where you are going. Your mindset puts you in the winner's
circle or keeps you out. Winners always meet at the finish line!

Have a great and meaningful life everyone! Jimmy O
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FIRST TO THE FINISH LINE

Hello and welcome everyone! And...Happy 4th of July! This is a special year...the Olympics in China and the Senior Olympics and Senior Games going on in every state. Someone asked me why the Senior Olympics is every year and not every four years. I said, "because we could all be dead in four years." We, meaning all of us geezers.
QUESTIONS from some of our readers: "Can seniors actually gain speed? Can we put on muscle ? Can we build stamina? Does cross training really work?" And the answer is...YES! Proper diet, training and exercises geared to what you want to accomplish, heart and will power. This is an every day practice. "We can age, but we don't have to get old." A final thought...I like to compete against younger people. Challenge is a great exercise for mental toughness.

Have a great life everyone! See you next week. Jimmy O
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