A Message from India Hi GANDIdat, Have some very interesting emails I want to share with you. Let me get started with one from a correctional officer:
Dear Matt, I am a correctional officer for the state of South Carolina. If anyone has any doubt about the ability of high repetition bodyweight exercise for strength and overall conditioning, they obviously have not encountered any inmates. The state of South Carolina removed all weight equipment from inmates about eight years ago, but they manage to build tremendous strength and musculature by doing bodyweight exercises. It's nothing to see one grab a balcony and pull himself up on it by the rails, hand over hand. I have no doubt that a person can build better strength by such exercises as you promote than by regular weight training. Keep kicking butt and taking names. James T. M.F.: James, you are absolutely right. Sort of makes you under- stand why in China, they don't allow the prisioners to exercise. Not saying the Chinese method is right; but I am saying that they most certainly don't want anyone in jail to do something that will make them a bigger problem than they already are. Dear Mr.Furey, I am from Calcutta, India and have been following your regular email columns for some time now. I think you are doing a great job in popularizing ancient Indian methods of bodyweight workouts and thanks to you the West can look beyond Yoga when it comes to keeping healthy the Indian way. Keep up the good work. Deb Banerjee Calcutta, India M.F. Thank you Deb. We've had many orders coming from your 'neck of the woods' lately and I am deeply appreciative. Matt- My name is Toben, and i am a believer in your systems. I have a number of your products and the progress i have made towards my goals because of them is nothing short of remarkable. But then there is my dad. He has recently started lifting weights and has found a great deal of satisfaction in doing that, however because of a bad knee he has been less than willing to try any of my suggestions (in all fairness, your suggestions) in regard to maximizing his time working out. The point i am getting at, is this... How can i make a believer out of him when he cant jump rope (thereby eliminating the circuit outlined in Combat Conditioning), doesnt see the point in Hindu Squats, etc. Any advice you could give me about some stretches or anything else would be greatly appreciated because i want to keep the old man around and think he could benefit from Combat Conditioning. Again, thank you for being an inspiration and for all the benefit i have gotten from following your advice. All the Best- Toben R. Squires M.F.: Toben, my advice may surprise you. I believe it is often futile to try and change someone's mind or, as you say, 'make a believer out of him.' I would refrain from doing so and simply appreciate your father for what he is currently doing. Afterall, you must give the man credit. Most 'dad's' don't and won't do anything, even if they absolutely KNOW it is good for them. At least he has taken the first step. Simply 'do your thing' and if he shows interest, then tell him. Your job is to 'take care of your- self.' And if you do that, especially when others see the results you are getting - they will gradually be attracted to the method. Some people, regardless of who they are and how close they are to you, will not start doing Hindu squats, Hindu pushups and bridging. They will not make a decision to change their life for the better. All you can and should do is be ready. As the saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher will arrive. Conversely, as I have seen in my own life, over and over again, 'When the teacher is ready, the students will arrive.' Good luck. Well, my friend, that's it for today. Kick butt - take names, Matt Furey P.S. Be sure to join my Inner Circle for the very best online and offline information, brought right to your door on a monthly basis. Go to http://www.mattfureyinnercircle.com for more information. Copyright, Gold Medal Publications, Inc 2006 **The contents of this daily email are not to be considered as medical advice. Always consult a physician before beginning or changing any fitness program.** This email is protected by copyright, 2006, Gold Medal Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Gold Medal Publications, Inc. Matt Furey Gold Medal Publications, Inc. 10339 Birdwatch Drive Tampa, FL 33647 USA 813 994 8267 Phone 813 994 4947 FAX [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.mattfurey.com If you no longer wish to receive communication from us: http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?ID=90464241&ARID=14754 To update your contact information: http://autocontactor.com/app/r.asp?c=1&ID=90464241 -- Lisez la FAQ de la liste avant de poser une question : http://wiki.debian.net/?DebianFrench Vous pouvez aussi ajouter le mot ``spam'' dans vos champs "From" et "Reply-To:" To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]