A Daily Dose of Five Essential Exercises
The five Tibetans are an exercise “extra” to boost your
fitness progress. They’re a great way to start the day, and
they fit nicely with your exercise program. You’ll love the
results. To go directly to the exercise descriptions and
directions, click here.
Years ago, in 1939, a small book titled
"Ancient Secret of
the Fountain of Youth" was published. Written by Peter Keldor,
it told the story of an aging colonel who went to Tibet and
returned 10 years later, looking many years younger. The
colonel attributed his youthful appearance to doing these
five “Tibetan” exercises every day.
The Tibetans get your heart pumping, although not long
enough for full cardio benefits. They strengthen your
muscles and improve your flexibility. Even better, they give
you a great lift, like you had a cup of coffee without the
coffee.
The Tibetans Are a Daily Dose of Goodness
The five Tibetans have been passed around quietly for years,
and those of us who do them routinely would never stop. Why?
Because they deliver:
- Double chin gone
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Midriff slimmer
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Upper arms firmer
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More energy
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Increased muscle tone
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Early morning wake-up lift
The following is what researchers say the five Tibetans do
for the body:
- Stimulate the reticular activating system of the brain.
- Balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain, which
means you think more clearly. (You should definitely do the
Tibetans before an exam or an important presentation!)
- Balance the body’s hormonal system.
- Strengthen bones, as the exercises are weight bearing.
- Improve the body’s immune system.
- Build muscle strength.
- Reduce body-fat percentage.
- Boost metabolism.
- Align and strengthen the spine, plus make it more supple.
- Lighten menopausal symptoms.
- Lessen premenstrual symptoms.
- Help relieve the discomfort of arthritis and other aches and
pains.
We recommend that you do the Tibetans every morning
when you wake up. They’re easiest to do on an empty
stomach. If the exercises seem too strenuous at first,
refer to the book
Ancient
Secrets of the Fountain of Youth, Part 2, published
by Doubleday, for starter exercises so that you can
slowly build up strength to do the full recommended set.
For specific instructions on how to do the Tibetans, click to
the website page Tibetan
Exercises 2. Or read about them--with pictures--in the
Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth or in Lucy's book
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Healthy Weight Loss.