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GETTING FIT AGAIN!
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Important News (updated 22nd July March 2010) The 5BX fitness program has many friends including me, however, the fitness industry has labeled some of the exercises unsafe. Consequently James Christie (a fitness trainer) and myself, in consulation with a Physiotherapist are creating an illustrated and charted exercise plan that stays true to the 5BX principle: "Spend 15 minutes a day, at least three days a week, repeating five simple exercises and you'll get fit." Media: Recent Daily Express article Historical snippets: 5BX Requirements (from the book MR.5BX by John J.Jackson). 1961 Radio interview - Wing Commander Tett Formatted in a very handy, portable set of 5 PocketCards in a plastic wallet (4 Charts and 1 Stretching Chart: exercise diagrams/descriptions) and supporting booklet with larger diagrams, details on the exercises and more. Suitable for both men and women.  Proposed design. Planned release in early August 2010
The diversity of work assignments, combined with lack of adequate gymnasium facilities at many of our stations makes it difficult to schedule formal physical training periods for all our personnel. The 5BX Plan puts physical fitness within reach of every member of the RCAF.The program was quite easy and tailored for all ages. Interesting 5BX Link Go to the following link and then do a search for 5BX and then follow through on some of the links (Points 4,5,7). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed One of the articles you will find is titled "Increased orthostatic tolerance following moderate exercise training in patients with unexplained syncope." (In the article you will read.....Assessments were made before and after undertaking an exercise training programme (Canadian Air Force 5BX/XBX).....)
(Thanks to Paul for this picture. He used this in the '60s!)    1983 Covers
"With the inside cover, I like the clause at the end stating that if you
purchased the book /outside/ of the USA then you can't re-sell it (or even
loan it) with a different cover!! Suggesting you can put a different cover
on it and sell it, if you purchased it within America?! "
Important note on slimming using 5BX,XBX. Both programs recommend other physical activities outside 5BX/XBX to develop fitness level and especially to burn fat. ( I am walking now about 5 days a week - probably about 3 KM) There is a good article I found on the net on this and then promptly lost it ! However I got an email on 6th September ( Fathers Day here - and I didn't get breakfast in bed!) from Angelo that is worth a read. Hi Chris. I was just remembering of something. From a study made in
America many years ago, I've been aware for a long time that when you do
some exercise your body doesn't start burning fat before at least 20
minutes. That's because it burns first the glycogen from liver and
muscles and then carries on with the deposits of fat.
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