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FitnessCharlie is no stranger to physical competition. As an All-state high school basketball player, he led his Ottumwa Walsh team to the state semifinals. He went on to captain the Notre Dame baseball team. During his college career, Notre Dame played in NCAA regionals. In his adult life Charlie has remained active as a golfer and runner (including two half-marathons). He now puts his engergy into cycling, which is where the inspiration for the name Criterium and tagline “Training for Life” came from. |
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FitnessAt Criterium Financial we believe that good physical fitness is an important part of your preparation for retirement. Here is news from the Cycling world, via Google, some general exercise and health information from The American College of Sports Medicine, and links to stories from Dr. Nick DiNubile’s “The Training Room” weblog. Use this as a starting point for your own exploration of physical fitness and health. USA Cycling News HeadlinesUSA Cycling Development Foundation announces new Kuck Scholarship USA Cycling News Update: Oct. 8 Two collegiate cycling conferences welcome new leadership  Mary (in blue) Charlie (in yellow) are Charlie’s daughters. Both attend the Univerisity of Iowa. Mary is a junior double-major (Finance and Economics). Charlie is a freshman in Communications, and ran the QC Marathon in 2004 and is back in training to do Twin Fitness Information from ACSM.orgStart slowly – listen to your body and your doctor… | For moderate endurance exercise, simply walk a little further each time you exercise and gradually increase the pace of your walks as the weeks pass. For strength exercise, lift a weight that you usually lift but do it more times than normal. Before beginning an aggressive exercise program, you should see your doctor or an exercise professional for screening tests and program advice. The biggest risk to exercise is not starting… | You should consider several factors when choosing an aerobic activity for your personal fitness program. Impact | Some activities involve jumping or pounding that may be uncomfortable or can lead to injury. Swimming, cross country skiing, in-line skating, cycling, and rowing are easier on the joints. Convenience | Some aerobic activities require expensive equipment, are seasonal, or are not readily available in certain locations. Skill | Activities that require a lot of skill may discourage you. Try to avoid activities that do not fit with your skill base, and don’t quit before you’ve developed the skills you need for the activity to become enjoyable. Social Factor | Exercising with a group can be fun and beneficial. Sometimes exercising with other people is such fun that you’re more likely to continue your fitness program. For safety reasons, some aerobic activities are best done with a group – From the ACSM Fitness Book, Second Edition published by Human Kinetics. Guidelines for Healthy Aerobic Activity Calculating Your Exercise Heart Rate Range AARP Walking Programs for People 50+ | |