ativity for my music.” This is another practical application of meditation. Valley Love’s lead singer, Paul Ruppel, age 23, says “Meditation helps me to be grounded. It has taught me to respect the art of relaxation.” Being grounded and clear instead of being stuck in stress is the perfect ex- ample of how cool meditation really is. You learn to flow with everyday life without being pressured all the time. No matter what your age or stage of life, regardless of your background, professional or personal life, medita- tion is a stress buster for men. Tom Hamblin, age 53 and a corporate executive, meditates regularly and states, “Meditation is a mental refresh. It is a restart from stress to flowing with life instead of going against the grain. Freedom from the pressures so I can stay focused and balanced.” Tom Prochelo, age 43 and a sales manager, states “Meditation quiets my mind, releases stress, and I feel calm. It helps me to get clarity with all my decisions in life. I be- come centered and balanced.” Meditation is not complicated. It is a mental and physical time-out. You can do it anytime during the day. Simply take five minutes, close your eyes, clear your computer/brain, breathe deeply into your diaphragm, relax your body, and allow your Self to simply be quiet and still. Whether you take five minutes, 20 minutes or an hour a day, give your Self the gift of meditation. Your health, well-being and life will improve exponentially. Meditation is the cool way to let go of the daily stresses. After all, this is your life.
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naturalpet FIDO FITNESS WITH Five Ways to Make
Workouts Fun by Joshua Fleming
open paws when a hug is needed; they also make superb workout part- ners. Here are five ways to bond and get healthy with your favorite four- legged friend.
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Walking An obvious way to exercise with a canine pal is to take walks together. Vets generally recommend that dogs go for at least one walk every day, and tagging along is a good way to get the 30 minutes of daily cardiovascular exercise that doctors encourage for us. Also, the regularity of a daily walk helps strengthen the relationship be- tween a dog and owner, while devel- oping the animal’s trust and obedience.
Fetching Many dogs love chasing tennis balls, tree limbs or other thrown objects. To get the most out of a workout, after throwing the object to be fetched, take off after it with your dog. Although the four-legged competitor may win most of the time, running back and forth and friendly competition benefit all.
Swimming It may be difficult to find a salt pool (avoid chlorine) where pooches are welcome, but shallow lakeshores, local streams and other natural bod- ies of water can provide enjoyable destinations to take a supervised dip. Swimming builds strength and
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ogs are great at showing unconditional love, being a good listener and offering
stamina and is gentle on the joints; it works the body in ways that no other exercise does.
Dancing Dancing is another way to get a groove on and burn calories at the same time. Turn on some tunes and start moving, encouraging your dog to move with you, perhaps even standing on his or her back paws if it feels right. The laughter that results is a whole other form of exercise.
Bicycling Years ago, bicycling with man’s best friend was dangerous. Fortunately, to- day we have contraptions that attach a dog safely to a bicycle for a ride and prevent falls when Fido lunges after a squirrel. Bicycling with a dog running alongside is an effective workout for both of you. Exercising with canine pals can
be rewarding in many ways, but work- outs must be safe, as well as effective. Unless exercising at home or in a fenced yard, dogs should remain on a leash at all times and wear identifica- tion tags. Understanding the limits and abilities of a dog’s breed is also important, so that workouts can be appropriately tailored. Now, grab Fido and get moving.
Joshua Fleming, a personal trainer and sports nutritionist based in Daphne, AL, is the founder of Victory Fitness, a nationwide virtual personal training initiative. Learn more at
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