You Can Grow Younger

Want to Slow the Aging Process -- LISTEN to THIS

If you're tired of seeing ever more signs of your aging body's deterioration and wish to slow or reverse aging, there is some good news. You can now listen your way to a younger you -- well, sort of. To go with his new book, AGE BLASTERS: 3 Steps to a Younger You, Ed Mayhew has created a companion piece, a CD.

If you want to learn how to slow and reverse aging but your busy schedule precludes reading a book, or if you just prefer the convenience of listening, there is a CD version: Age Blasters All-Stars: Empowering stories of 14 men and women who slowed & reversed aging And HOW! (you can download it to your MP3 player or other portable recorder). It will blow your mind to hear the amazing age-defying feats of the masters of aging in Age Blasters All-Stars. These stories are guaranteed to challenge any self-destructive, self-sabotaging beliefs which you may still harbor about aging.

There's the story of Barbara Reed Stitt, who found herself "dying" with several devastating illnesses at age 33. You'll be struck by how, with just a change of diet and the addition of an exercise program, Barbara is able to declare, "Within 3 months all the symptoms were gone." Now 79, she's has been able to enjoy 46 subsequent years of near-perfect health; and that's just the tip of the iceberg of what you can learn for your own revitalization from Barbara's jaw-dropping story of transformation.

There's Michael Tasman, who went from 225-pounds of inertia in his 30s to Ironman triathlete in his 40s and 50s. Michael was also able to successfully stop, cold turkey, heavy drinking and smoking by just focusing on one thought. You'll learn how you can use the same type of mental focus to overcome whatever is holding you back and aging you prematurely.

Here are some of the other stories of transformation -- any one of which might be just the story that you need to hear -- to impel you to take the action needed to rejuvenate your life:

• North Carolina's Ruth Ann Calais, dealing with osteo-arthritis and the beginnings of osteoporosis, first entered a gym at age 52 to get stronger to better care for her invalid mother. Find out how she went on to become a World Champion PowerLifter, with three World Record lifts at age 61.
• Discover how Wisconsin's Roy Pirrung transformed himself from a 2-pack-a-day smoker who struggled to climb single flights of steps in his 30s to the oldest person ever to represent the United States of America in an international running competition at age 60!
• California's Laura Val at a 2007 national masters swimming meet, swam a time at age 56 that would have won her the Gold Medal had she put up the same time at the 1956 Olympics. You'll learn how Laura, a world-ranked swimmer in her youth was able to swim LIFETIME best times in her late 40s and early 50s.

These are but a few of the men and women whose age-redefining athletic feats will have you spending more time in the produce aisle and headed for the gym or the nearest hiking trail. You will discover that, no matter your current age or condition, you can revitalize your life and even grow biologically younger with a little effort, such as getting off the couch and out the door a little more often.

If you want to slow the aging process, but haven't been able to CONSISTENTLY motivate yourself to do something about it, then give the Age Blasters All-Stars CD a go. Simply by listening while driving to work, while shaving or putting on your makeup or while making supper, you will be inspired by these men and women who are redefining what it means to "age." Of course, that doesn't excuse you from reading the book! Bottom line: Read AGE BLASTERS: 3 Steps to a Younger You AND listen to Age Blasters All-Stars and grow younger TWICE as fast.

Ed Mayhew is a speaker (need one?) and the author of Fitter for Life, Fitter After 50 and AGE BLASTERS: 3 Steps to a Younger You and the creator of the Age Blasters Audio Series. Visit Ed at: www.FitterforLife.com   www.YouCanGrowYounger.com    www.AgeBlasters3.com  Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50 newsletter

Ed Mayhew's new AGE BLASTERS book -- What's In It FOR YOU?

My new book, AGE BLASTERS: 3 Steps to a Younger You, will be out in a week or two, but what is really important is: What's in it for you?

First, let me say that writing a book is like giving birth to a child (without the pain and dirty diapers). That is to say, I'm thrilled to death. Well, maybe death is not the best metaphor to use for a book on slowing aging; but then, death does stop aging cold in its tracks. But I digress --

What Exactly Is In It For You?

I'm sure you've noticed how some folks around your age appear much older and less vital than you do, while others your age look and have the energy of someone a decade or two younger. To find out why there is such a huge disparity in the speed of aging, I've studied and researched hundreds of masters athletes. These men and women in their 40s, 60s, 80s ... have defied aging as we KNOW/BELIEVE it to be, as proven by their out-performing decades-younger athletes on a regular basis. AGE BLASTERS details not only why these individuals age so much slower than the norm, but more importantly, how you can, too!

There are three things these age-defyers have in common that set them apart (other than good genetics, which experts say accounts for about 15 to 30% of their extreme youthfulness):

• They developed a belief that it's possible to slow aging significantly, that they themselves could do it, and that it would be worth the effort
• They created a mental self image that supported their staying youthful and an accompanying burning desire to do so which, along with their empowering beliefs, made the mentally-held image eventually become a physical reality
• They designed a plan of action which took them unerringly to their goals/their objectives/their desires

The Three Steps to a Younger You

Taking what we can learn from these masters athletes, we have the three steps you can take to a younger you:

1. Take a couple of minutes each day to read the daily Age Blasters stories in AGE BLASTERS. These short blasts, each one about a different masters athlete or scientific study, will challenge any self-destructive beliefs about aging you may have -- making room for new, more empowering beliefs.
2. Practice the Age Blasters What If Technique to powerfully develop a self image and associated burning desire that will create, support and sustain a more youthful you. Do this because when you take action without changing your self-sabotaging self images, nothing lasting can happen. For example, seeing yourself as someone who can never stick with an exercise program or a person who is too busy to take time for stress-reduction sessions will derail your best intentions.
3. Once you've taken steps 1 and 2, THEN create a plan of action, as spelled out in AGE BLASTERS. Having developed beliefs, a self image and a burning desire that support your decisions, you'll be able to make changes that last for a more vibrant, younger you for years and decades to come.

Everyone, including you and I, wants to look and feel their best and perform at their peak; therefore, if we really believed that we could look and feel much younger and perform as well as we did years and decades ago and if we really believed it was worth the effort, we would already be living that younger version of ourselves. The degree to which we are not, is proof that we don't REALLY believe it is possible or worth the effort. Age Blasters will give you the empowering beliefs we all need to be our best.

What's in it for you? A younger, more robust version of you. AGE BLASTERS is a game changer! It really is. I am excited about your opportunity to read it AND as a result, to enjoy a younger, more vibrant you.

Ed Mayhew is a speaker (need one?) and the author of Fitter After 50, Fitter for Life and AGE BLASTERS: 3 Steps to a Younger You You can visit Ed at: www.FitterForLife.com  www.YouCanGrowYounger.com  Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50/Fitter for Life e-newsletter

Do We Really Want National Healthcare?

Do we really want a national/universal healthcare program? Here's something to think about. Let's say you run into a health problem a few years from now -- when we have nationalized our healthcare system. Your doctor examines you, gives you the pertinent tests, and discusses the situation with you. He/she recommends that you have a procedure done which he believes will clear up your deteriorating situation.

You go home, discuss with your loved ones, and maybe a trusted friend or two, the doctor's prognosis, that you won't get better without his recommended intervention. A little research on your part ensues and even a second opinion is sought.

After careful deliberation, you return to your doctor and tell him, "Yes, I agree that we should proceed with all due haste with the procedure you've chosen as our best option. Being that we now have  nationalized healthcare, your physician has to check with the federal government's protocol for proceeding. When he feeds your information into the computerized system, he gets a thumbs-down.

After some delving into this rejection of his medical-intervention request, you find out that it's because of your age. It seems that you are not deemed worth the expenditure of federal funds; because of your age you are classified as not worth saving. It turns out that some nameless, faceless number-crunching bureaucrat in some distant location has run the numbers and anyone over age ___ is deemed by national averages to not have enough "quality" years left to make this a good investment of the limited national funds (remember all the money the federal government spent in 2008/2009 that it didn't have).

It doesn't matter to "them" that you have taken excellent care of yourself over the years and that you are still a productive member of society with a loved one or two who depend on you. It's not taken into consideration that you are not at all average and because of your exemplary health habits are destined to live another 20 quality years -- IF you undergo your desired medical procedure. As a matter of fact, it has been deemed that you are too costly on the system (social security payments, medicare, ... times 20 years of payments) to keep alive. If truth be told, the "state" would actually rather you be dead -- it's more cost effective.

There you have it. A bureaucrat with no knowledge of you as a person or your personal situation has come between you and your doctor. Is that what we want? Then again, maybe this won't happen to you; maybe it will be your mom or dad or grandparent who faces this rushed, cruel demise.

There is, of course, a second scenario with national healthcare in place. That is: "They" approve the procedure and put you in line to have it done, but, alas, nine months later when your "turn" comes up, you've already succumbed to your health problem. Oh well ...

Won't it be great when everyone has access to the "healthcare we all deserve" -- unless we are deemed not worth fixing. Maybe universal healthcare won't seem quite so universal when it excludes us or our loved ones!

Ed Mayhew is a speaker (need one?) and the author of Fitter After 50, Fitter for Life and Age Blasters: 3 Steps to a Younger You You can visit Ed at: www.FitterForLife.com   www.YouCanGrowYounger.com   Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50 / Fitter for Life e-newsletter

Congratulations to Scott "OldNavy" Hults

Scott "Old Navy" Hults is showcased on the 2009 FAME Masters World Championships poster with a stunning female fellow bodybuilder. Although Scott didn't start competing in bodybuilding contests until past age 60 and even though he's only been competing for a few short years, this is the fourth FAME show poster on which he's been featured. His upcoming show will be his 28th overall and fifth Pro Show.

Scott is living proof that we CAN make the rest of our life -- the BEST OF OUR LIFE! He has taken himself from being at high risk for developing diabetes in his 50s to Award-Winning Natural Professional BodyBuilder in his 60s. Congratulations, Old Navy! And, thanks for being such a good role model for the rest of us.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words ... here's the proof we can get fitter and be an age blaster.

 

Ed Mayhew is a speaker (need one?) and the author of Fitter for Life, Fitter After 50 and Age Blasters: 3 Steps to a Younger You You can meet Ed at: www.FitterForLife.com   www.YouCanGrowYounger.com  Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50/Fitter For Life e-newsletter

Congratulations to Fitness Legend Dr. Bob Delmonteque, ND

Just recently The National Fitness Hall of Fame honored Dr. Bob Delmonteque, ND with their Lifetime Achievement Award. It is more than well deserved. If you wish a long, robust life then Bob is the person to emulate and whose life you should study.

 Bob is known as America's premier senior fitness consultant. Born in 1919, he started lifting weights in his early teens and appeared on his first magazine cover in 1939. A lifelong bodybuilder, his awe-inspiring photos have graced the covers and pages of magazines ever since.

Through the years he has served as doctor and trainer to the movie stars and professional athletes, alike. He, also, was astronaut John Glenn's personal trainer in the 1960s and again in 1998 when Senator Glenn made his heroic return to space. Bob was also part-owner/operator of Executive Health Clubs International which operated 500 health clubs worldwide.

Most importantly for us, Bob is an example of how to slow and reverse aging and live life to the fullest. At age 65 he noticed he was beginningto lose muscle tone, definition and mass. He decided he needed to grow younger and devised a program to do so. It must have worked because he says that at age 78 he was in the best shape of his life. At age 80 he had more muscle mass than he'd ever had as proven by the photos of him through the years. The 82-year-old Bob bench pressed 300 pounds; and all through his 70s and at age 80 he ran a 26.2-mile marathon each year.

To say that Bob has stayed amazingly fit through the years is an understatement of massive proportions. You can learn how he's done it and see much photographic proof (e.g., 195-pounds-with-a-32-inch-waist fit) in his highly-recommended book, Lifelong Fitness 2004. And you can find out more in my book, Fitter For Life, which has a whole chapter about Bob.

Here is a photo of Bob taken during his induction into the National fitness Hall of Fame. Bob is on the left. Congratulations, Bob!

   

Ed Mayhew is a speaker and the author of Fitter After 50, Fitter for Life, and Age Blasters: 3 Steps to a Younger You. You can visit Ed at: www.FitterForLife.com   www.YouCanGrowYounger.com   Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50/Fitter for life e-newsletter

Make Your Next Birthday Special -- By Doing THIS

Want to make your next birthday celebration extra special? Then you may want to try this birthday challenge or a variation of it. It will show the world, or at least you and your hamster, that you are giving Father Time a run for his money.

Here's the deal. This involves taking on a triathlon-like challenge based on the numerals contained in your age. Let's say you are turning 57 (for demonstration purposes only). Note: Your actual age may vary (i.e., may be greater or less than this).

You would take the first numeral in your age, the five in this example, and multiply it times 1,000. The resulting number is how many yards/meters you would swim -- 5,000 yards. Not that good a swimmer? You could use feet or inches instead of yards. If you can't swim at all, you could jump rope (5,000 jumps) or row a boat 5,000 yards or pogo-stick bounce 5,000 times or walk on your hands 5,000 centimeters. Anyone for millimeters?

Having achieved (you may be thinking "survived" would be more like it) that beginning warm-up activity, you're on to biking your age. In this case, you cycle 57 miles. Finally you get to run the second numeral in your age, seven or seven miles. You may be wondering, what if you're 50 or 40? Do I get to skip the run? Heck, no! You get to celebrate the BIG __ 0 with a 10-mile run!

Now if you decide to break these components (the swimming, biking and running) into smaller, more doable segments and complete them all in seven days of your birthday week, then you have reached the Bronze level of achievement. If you can complete all three distances in the three days surrounding your birthday, you earn the Silver; and if you can do the swim, the bike ride and the run all on your birthday, you will have attained the very impressive, resume'-embellishing Gold distinction.

For the very good -- very, very good -- swimmers, there is a Platinum level of achievement. Instead of swimming a mere 5,000 yards, you swim five miles along with the other two challenges -- all done during the 24 hours of your birthday!

To increase the fun factor, you can have some friends or family members accompany you on the swim, bike ride or run portions of the challenge. If this seems too challenging for them, encourage them to ride for just a portion of the whole bike ride, or invent other variations.

Celebrate by:

• Having a party to celebrate your accomplishment (and birthday)
• Ordering a plaque or trophy from the local trophy shop
• Having T-shirts made for you and those who accompany you on a portion or all of the challenge
• Making it a fundraiser for a favorite cause
• Getting the local paper to do a story about your accomplishment, motivation, ...

To learn more, visit  the RaceAthlete's Swim, Bike, Run Your Age official site: www.bfitbday.com Here you can register, tell what you plan on doing, and then record your achievement with words and photos. You could, of course, come up with a completely unique birthday challenge/adventure of your own. Whatever you choose to do, don't forget to let us know what you plan on doing/did so we can publish your achievement on the www.YouCanGrowYonger.com blog.

Ed Mayhew is a speaker (need one?) and the author of Fitter After 50, Fitter for Life, and Age Blasters: 3 Steps to a Younger You Visit Ed at: www.FitterForLife.com   www.YouCanGrowYounger.com AND Ask for your F*R*E*E* Fitter After 50/Fitter for Life newsletter