The Power of Exercise

By Barbara edelston Peterson

Dear friends,

The Power of Exercise book series now has a publisher! You have been given this questionnaire because YOU are someone who seems to believe in the POWER exercise. I would like to include your exercise philosophy and accomplishments in one of the books, so I will need your help. I hope you are willing to do a little writing and sharing about your routine and strategies, your struggles and perseverance, and definitely your inspiration!

A little perspective: The ‘fabric’ of each book is a combination of the following: my ‘author’ voice sharing my philosophy and experiences as an accomplished athlete, MOM, and busy professional + technical and practical information about exercise physiology, equipment and fitness resources + anecdotal stories: yours and many others sharing unique strategies and the undying dedication to get the fuel well supplied by regular workouts. The anecdotes are the heart of each book.

The books in the series are as follows:
The Power of Exercise for Mothers (90% complete)

The Power of Exercise for Busy Professionals

The Power of Exercise for Seniors

The Power of Exercise for Girls

THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR CANCER PATIENTS /SURVIVORS

The Power of Exercise for Grieving

The Power of Exercise for Disabilities, Etc.

Please be personal and candid in your writing…one page or less, an example or story is preferable; sharing your particular obstacles as well as quirky strategies is extremely inspirational to others!

1. Why do you exercise?

2. What is your exercise (what do you do?) How often do you workout and how do you fit it in your life?

3. Any special tricks/secrets/recipes that enable you. ..that keep you motivated and inspired?(Example: I allow myself to eat chocolate…then I MUST workout! Another Mom once forgot running shorts..her shoes were in her car, so she ran in her skirt!)

4. What would your life be like without the …movement? Or routine?

5. Is the out of doors an important part of your fulfillment? Motivation?

IMPORTANT: Please tell me your name, age and profession or ‘ANONYMOUS’

Send to:

Barbara Peterson 34 Vicente Place, Berkeley, CA 94705

or email to barbara@california.com