| PROFILE: |
Single Dad from Laguna Niguel |
| AGE: |
49 |
| VITAL STATS: |
5 feet, 11 inches; 182 pounds |
| OLD ROUTINE: |
Sports in school. Because of job and travel, nothing on a regular basis. Did not enjoy machines or weights. |
| TURNING POINT: |
Heart fibrilliation. "Everything was OK"; doctor blamed on caffeine, lack of exercise, stress; advised exercise to help with stress. |
| TODAY: |
Found school for aikido, a way of harmonizing with the universe. "It's working with other people, a good way for releasing aggression. You don't attack force with force, you redirect it." For three years, has worked out five times a week for an hour and a half, including stretching excercises. |
| DIET: |
"I don't diet because of the amount I work out. I don't worry about gaining weight. I can eat what I want, but I do try to stay away from greasy food and take vitamins." |
| PLUS: |
Stronger, no more back problems. Helped with stress management. "When I'm driving, I'm not so competitive, I just blend with the motion. I can relax at the dentist." |
| GOAL: |
A black belt. "It means you're a serious student." |
| PHILOSOPHY: |
"It's important to find the right exercise so that you can motivate yourself to do it." |
| ADVICE: |
"Learn to defend yourself. Carry yourself with assurance. Criminals look for someone who may look like a victim." |
