HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! Today's blog is bitter sweet. First the sweet...my class on
"balance your life" is growing by leaps and bounds! Three months ago, the balance class started off
with three women and grew to ten. Class was for six weeks, but the women wanted to stay on
longer and are still coming to class. I have always said " you can start in my class, but you cannot graduate. Now, I have started three additional classes with ten women in each class. I teach a lot
of different classes, at all ages, but the balance class is the most fun and most rewarding. So, to all the women in the fitness world..."you are in a class of your own. Take notice to all you men out there."
Now the bitter. Over the past three weeks some hacker, somehow, got into my blog. Two of the most popular blogs of mine regarding the class for senior women were hacked. When you google
"senior women show class in fitness" and" senior women want balance in fitness," the hacker
inserted three words in front of my title. The words are women fitness. When you click on those titles you are directed to the hacker's blog. However, my text appears. This is a case of blatant theft and distortion. I contacted the authorities (incl. the FBI) and we now know who the hacker is. I was not going to say anything at first, but realized you, the reader needed to know.
The truth always comes out.
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE. Jimmy O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint 444@hotmail.com
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
SENIOR FITNESS GIFT TO ALL
HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! I will address the title in a moment...but first I am very happy to announce that in January 2009, I will be introducing a new series titled " FIRST TO THE FINISH LINE..." I have been working on this for the past year. The series will include the following: ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT CLINICS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEECHES for a cross section of audiences, SENIOR OLYMPIC TRAINING PROGRAMS, "TRAINING WHEELS",
bringing fitness into your company, BALANCE YOUR LIFE, for senior men and women. The class on balance for senior women has been the most rewarding for me. THE SENIOR COMEDY HOUR. We all need to laugh more in our daily life.
And finally, SHOW US THE WAY, is about fitness for the physically and mentally challenged, for all ages. I will also be doing narratives and "voice over."
My senior fitness gift to all, is my annual Christmas message..."happy holidays and a healthy New Year! Give yourself the gift of fitness, help someone each day, make one new friend each day and
be the best of you most of the time. Your contribution in life is in direct proportion to how you see yourself. How do you see yourself?"
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFULL LIFE EVERYONE! JIMMY O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
bringing fitness into your company, BALANCE YOUR LIFE, for senior men and women. The class on balance for senior women has been the most rewarding for me. THE SENIOR COMEDY HOUR. We all need to laugh more in our daily life.
And finally, SHOW US THE WAY, is about fitness for the physically and mentally challenged, for all ages. I will also be doing narratives and "voice over."
My senior fitness gift to all, is my annual Christmas message..."happy holidays and a healthy New Year! Give yourself the gift of fitness, help someone each day, make one new friend each day and
be the best of you most of the time. Your contribution in life is in direct proportion to how you see yourself. How do you see yourself?"
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFULL LIFE EVERYONE! JIMMY O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Sunday, December 14, 2008
FUN + EXERCISE= RX FOR SENIORS
HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! It's great to be back...look forward to Sunday and writing my blog. You, the reader deserve all the credit for my blog. I am thankful for your following the weekly blogs and for your comments. Over the past year the most popular blog was "Senior women show class in fitness." The most popular Senior exercise, nationwide..."BALANCE." So, the RX factor for Seniors from my perspective...consider a fitness program as a receipe. A receipe for a richer lifestyle! The ingredients: a well thoughtout self directed program or a class, a top notch trainer or facititator, being consistent and being true to yourself. The last ingredient...the spice, FUN! Fun is the intangible, there is no script for fun.
And unless you have a comedian for a teacher, the class brings the fun. Let the class have fun.
Spontaneity is a great gift and in one of my classes, most of them own that gift...especially the "sister act." The two sisters have their own show and everyone loves them. The last spice to add
is love and respect. The women in the "balance" class love the exercises (and have their weekly
success stories) but it's the FUN that they have. Exercise for them has become "a social event."
These women are living proof of feeling, acting and looking young. They let the "little kid"
come out and play. Just living the dream! How is that for an RX?!
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE EVERYONE! Jimmy O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
E mail: sprint444@hotmail.com
And unless you have a comedian for a teacher, the class brings the fun. Let the class have fun.
Spontaneity is a great gift and in one of my classes, most of them own that gift...especially the "sister act." The two sisters have their own show and everyone loves them. The last spice to add
is love and respect. The women in the "balance" class love the exercises (and have their weekly
success stories) but it's the FUN that they have. Exercise for them has become "a social event."
These women are living proof of feeling, acting and looking young. They let the "little kid"
come out and play. Just living the dream! How is that for an RX?!
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE EVERYONE! Jimmy O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
E mail: sprint444@hotmail.com
Sunday, December 7, 2008
REWARDS FROM SENIOR FITNESS
HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! Well it's that time of year again. Shopping, cooking, running errands, attending concerts and plays and not much time for exercise...at least we try and convince ourselves of that. Waiting 'til after New Years day should not be an option. Do you really want to lose the rewards of a fitness program you have worked so hard for? Do you want to start all over again? Missing just three consecutive days of working out puts you behind the "8 ball." Find a way to exercise daily...that will be the Christmas gift to yourself. And it's free! And you won't have "guilt feelings." Three times each year I take a week off from my regular, rigorous training schedule. Even though I still do some basic exercises, I start having guilt feelings and feel "ugly." This past week I had to get back to my routine in 5 days. Now I feel much better! Others around me will agree. During this time of year, exercise your mental fitness!
SIDE NOTE: As a trainer (teacher), it is so rewarding to have clients come up to me and say, "since being in your class I feel younger, act younger and look younger." Yes it's about attitude!
SELF IMAGE! The rewards of a fitness program are so great and the benefits long lasting.
Take a bigger bite out of life. The benefits you realize for yourself and others are in direct result
and in proportion to your own self image. Reduce the Holiday stress through exercise!
Have a great and meaningful Holiday everyone! Jimmy O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
SIDE NOTE: As a trainer (teacher), it is so rewarding to have clients come up to me and say, "since being in your class I feel younger, act younger and look younger." Yes it's about attitude!
SELF IMAGE! The rewards of a fitness program are so great and the benefits long lasting.
Take a bigger bite out of life. The benefits you realize for yourself and others are in direct result
and in proportion to your own self image. Reduce the Holiday stress through exercise!
Have a great and meaningful Holiday everyone! Jimmy O
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Sunday, November 30, 2008
PRACTICAL EXERCISE FOR SENIORS
HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! I want to bring you up to date with "my world." Everyone is welcome into my life. This past August, right after the SENIOR OLYMPICS, I was
introduced to a young woman and her 7 year old son. He noticed the SENIOR OLYMPIC medals I was wearing and seemed somewhat captivated by them. So, I placed the medals around his neck and had a picture taken of the two of us. I later gave him a framed 8x10 pictureof the two of us. This past week I was invited by the young boy and his mother to speak to his second grade class of about 25. This was a great experience for me and they seemed to enjoy my talking about the SENIOR OLYMPICS. And, two of the women in my fitness class sent complements my way and how much fun they are having in the class. It's the fun more than anything that matters. I had a great Thanksgiving day with friends. I carved the turkey! Exercise!?
OK let's get started. Practical and functional exercise for anyone...especially seniors should be the order of the day. Playing a word game...when you hear the word(s) fitness club, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is weights or machines of some sort. For many that is a "turn off'." I am convinced that fitness and socializing go hand in hand. Most of us don't wake up in the morning and say, "gee I want to do something boring today." NO, I want to do FUN things today." Getting and staying fit must be fun! We need to ask ourselves, "what are some of the exercises that I can do in order to be functionally better in my daily life." Observe a class before taking the class. Bring a friend or partner. Fitness has a beginning, never an ending. That's why I tell my class, "you can leave but you will never graduate! Attaining better balance, at any age and at any level of fitness or competition will serve you well. BALANCE is the building block, the foundation of any fitness program. Remember the road to success will always be under construction.
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE EVERYONE!
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
introduced to a young woman and her 7 year old son. He noticed the SENIOR OLYMPIC medals I was wearing and seemed somewhat captivated by them. So, I placed the medals around his neck and had a picture taken of the two of us. I later gave him a framed 8x10 pictureof the two of us. This past week I was invited by the young boy and his mother to speak to his second grade class of about 25. This was a great experience for me and they seemed to enjoy my talking about the SENIOR OLYMPICS. And, two of the women in my fitness class sent complements my way and how much fun they are having in the class. It's the fun more than anything that matters. I had a great Thanksgiving day with friends. I carved the turkey! Exercise!?
OK let's get started. Practical and functional exercise for anyone...especially seniors should be the order of the day. Playing a word game...when you hear the word(s) fitness club, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is weights or machines of some sort. For many that is a "turn off'." I am convinced that fitness and socializing go hand in hand. Most of us don't wake up in the morning and say, "gee I want to do something boring today." NO, I want to do FUN things today." Getting and staying fit must be fun! We need to ask ourselves, "what are some of the exercises that I can do in order to be functionally better in my daily life." Observe a class before taking the class. Bring a friend or partner. Fitness has a beginning, never an ending. That's why I tell my class, "you can leave but you will never graduate! Attaining better balance, at any age and at any level of fitness or competition will serve you well. BALANCE is the building block, the foundation of any fitness program. Remember the road to success will always be under construction.
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE EVERYONE!
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
YOUR SENIOR FITNESS EXERCISE GUIDE
HELLO, WELCOME AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. I am sure we all have different reasons for giving thanks. My reasons...family, friends, my work (personal/athletic trainer), working with people who face extreme odds in life (health/financial). Loneliness should only appear in a book known as Webster. Let's be thankful for what we have and give to those in need without fanfare. Let us be thankful for our health.
Fitness, exercise and proper diet and healthy lifestyle are steps in the right direction. We need a progress guide as we journey through life. Any fitness/exercise program needs direction. Keep a daily exercise log. We need to answer to our ourselves. Hold yourself accountable. How much time do I want to spend each day exercising? What kind of exercises should I be doing? The time of day to exercise? Each day should give you a feeling of reward. Progress will reveal
that you can do more exercises in your alloted time. Beginners...don't overdo it. On Thursday, sitting down to eat, most of us will overdo it.
In summary...look ahead to each day, not a month or year. Write down your thoughts and goals.
Keep track of what you can and cannot do. Review results at the end of each week. You will be surprised at your results and how good you feel. There is always a beginning to an exercise program....never an ending. Unless you end it. SMART PEOPLE KNOW WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW!
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFUL LIFE EVERYONE! Jimmy
Reference: www.secondwindfitnessfilm.com
Email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Sunday, November 16, 2008
SENIOR WOMEN SHOW CLASS WITH FITNESS
HELLO AND WELCOME EVERYONE! This is part two of a two part series...senior women want fitness balance. New research in senior fitness headlines, "BALANCE" is now the most popular class. Women especially are drawn to this class and now men, (finally) are seeing the light. And now I am going to put the spotlight on my current class. The women range in age from 60 to 73. Most have the usual back, neck, hip and lower leg ailments. When joining the class most of the women were limited in their body motion. Today, three weeks into the six week class, these women went from "I can't" to" I can do that." The exercises were not forced on them, but rather they exercised within their comfort zone and at their level. I designed the instruction with functional exercises and with three levels and with emphasis on posture, techique and proper breathing.
The following are the exercises the women have done thus far by using a chair, ball (75cm), a soccer ball, and resistance band. Each class begins with a 5 minute warm up with stretching the neck, arms back and legs. Lunges, with each leg, forward, back and to the side. Then cross over lunges. In pairs, each woman sits on a ball facing each other and using a stretch band begin to pull toward each other. Pull to their chest, to the side, and overhead. Great exercise to develope the core and thereby developing balance. Next exercise, using the large ball (women are in a circle), they push the ball from their chest to anyone, stepping forward with one leg as they throw. Entire body motion movement. Then with the soccer ball, holdthe ball overhead, feet shoulder width apart and using just their arms, flip to ball to anyone. Next, the kicking exercise, first with the right foot and then the left foot. Kicking is soccer style, approaching the ball from the side. Next exercise, hopping on two feet forward, back, left and right. Next, one foot at a time
in four directions. Next jumping up on a step,(approx.) six inches high. That is a sampling of some of the exercises and with each class we move up to a higher level. These women have achieved greater balance, but also, developed mental fitness and self confidence. These women look younger, feel younger and act younger. There is a "spring" in their step. Each class I hear this remark, "I never thought I could do this."
Most of the exercises are designed to have the entire body move in one direction...it is aligning one's muscles for maximum functional purpose. Note...these women are also doing isometric exercises.Last thought...these women are having fun. They learn from each other as much as they learn from me. I am privileged to be in this class. Last week I mentioned that they run the class...well it's their class.
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFULL LIFE EVERYONE! Jimmy O
Reference: http://www.secondwindfitness/ film.com
email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Any reproduction, reprint or transfer of this content, without the expressed written permission of the author is strictly prohibited by law.
The following are the exercises the women have done thus far by using a chair, ball (75cm), a soccer ball, and resistance band. Each class begins with a 5 minute warm up with stretching the neck, arms back and legs. Lunges, with each leg, forward, back and to the side. Then cross over lunges. In pairs, each woman sits on a ball facing each other and using a stretch band begin to pull toward each other. Pull to their chest, to the side, and overhead. Great exercise to develope the core and thereby developing balance. Next exercise, using the large ball (women are in a circle), they push the ball from their chest to anyone, stepping forward with one leg as they throw. Entire body motion movement. Then with the soccer ball, holdthe ball overhead, feet shoulder width apart and using just their arms, flip to ball to anyone. Next, the kicking exercise, first with the right foot and then the left foot. Kicking is soccer style, approaching the ball from the side. Next exercise, hopping on two feet forward, back, left and right. Next, one foot at a time
in four directions. Next jumping up on a step,(approx.) six inches high. That is a sampling of some of the exercises and with each class we move up to a higher level. These women have achieved greater balance, but also, developed mental fitness and self confidence. These women look younger, feel younger and act younger. There is a "spring" in their step. Each class I hear this remark, "I never thought I could do this."
Most of the exercises are designed to have the entire body move in one direction...it is aligning one's muscles for maximum functional purpose. Note...these women are also doing isometric exercises.Last thought...these women are having fun. They learn from each other as much as they learn from me. I am privileged to be in this class. Last week I mentioned that they run the class...well it's their class.
HAVE A GREAT AND MEANINGFULL LIFE EVERYONE! Jimmy O
Reference: http://www.secondwindfitness/ film.com
email: sprint444@hotmail.com
Any reproduction, reprint or transfer of this content, without the expressed written permission of the author is strictly prohibited by law.
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