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OXYCHAT!
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July 16, 2002

Welcome to the OxyChat! Newsletter, a weekly publication to help you in your quest for the body you want and deserve!

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*A* Beat the Heat With Oxycise!
*B* Take Things EASY With Our "Easy Does It" Workouts
*C* Progress Reports
*D* Health Tips
*E* Cool Recipe -- Shannon's Gazpacho
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When it's too hot for traditional exercise, you can still Oxycise!

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*A* Beat the HEAT With Oxycise!
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If you live out west you know it has been hot, hot, HOT during the past few weeks, with
record-breaking, all-time highs in many cities. Last week the temperature gauge at our
local library registered 106 degrees -- at 5 PM! You want to get your body in shape -- and
that means exercise -- but with temperatures like this you don't want to set foot outdoors,
let alone walk or jog! Of course you could get up really early, and exercise before the heat
becomes unbearable, or wait 'til things cool off a little, after dark. Or maybe you could drive
across town to a swimming pool or find an air-conditioned gym...

OR you can just sit in your air-conditioned home or office next to a tall glass of ice-water
-- and do Oxycise! You don't have to run, bounce or pound your body and drip with sweat in
order to get "real" exercise. Oxycise! IS real exercise! It's simply aerobic exercise (aerobic
meaning "with oxygen,") without the impact.

You also don't have to do a whole Oxycise! workout all at once -- even a few minutes here
and there counts. And if you put in a total of 30 reps --about 15 minutes in one day-- you're
all done!

So whether you sit by your fan in front of the TV, or work in a high rise, you can still exercise
(and stay cool) if you take advantage of "in-between times" during the day. I challenge you
to do some Basic Breath reps during commercials or work breaks. And for "extra credit",
squeeze those buns! And maybe throw in some Pec Presses! How about a few knee
presses too... and the Crescent Stretch always feels SO good! I think you'll be surprised
at how good you will feel, even with "small doses" of Oxycise! -- and how much breathing
time you can accumulate doing a few reps here and there during the day. You CAN get
aerobic exercise without going outside in the heat, and without making major changes in
your schedule.

No membership fees, no sunburn, no heat-stroke! Rain or shine (or intolerable heat)
Oxycise! is the way to go!

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Julie Gudmundsen,
OxyChat Editor
mailto:julie@oxycise.com
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*B* Take Things EASY With Our "Easy Does It" Workouts!
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As advertised in PARADE Magazine, our newest video workouts are perfect
for those who are recuperating from illness, injury or surgery. They're also great
for seniors, new Oxycise! customers -- and everyone else!

In the "Easy Does It" Level One introduction Jill gives a thorough step-by-step
explanation of the Oxycise! Basic Breath. This is not only a great workout for
injuries and seniors -- it's great for anyone who is new to Oxycise! No other
videos, books, or experience required!

The workout itself moves at a little slower pace than our other workouts. There are
no floor positions so this may be an advantage to those who have injuries, or who
simply prefer not to get down on the floor.

If you've never done Oxycise! before, you'll want to start with Level One, to take
advantage of Jill's great instruction. And even if you've been doing Oxycise! for a
while, but aren't quite sure you're breathing correctly, Jill's step-by-step teaching
will insure that you are breathing with power.

There are three "Easy Does It" workouts in all! Find out more by clicking on
http://www.oxyciseplus.com/EasyDoesIt.htm

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*C* Progress Reports
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*** THERESA ***

"Hi. My name is Theresa and I've been Oxycising for about 2 months now.
I love it. I am noticing quite a difference in muscle definition in my legs and
arms. Also, in my neck and sides of my face. Yippee!!!!!!!!!

"I'm 46 (soon to be 47) and am happy to say that this is the very first thing
I've tried that I've maintained enthusiasm about beyond the first month.

"I am at the point in my life where I am taking hormone replacement for early
menopause--and even with the 'puffiness' during the hormone 12 days, I still
see results. So, thanks a million!!!

"After reading your 'helpful hints' on your email--I realize that I HAVE been
breathing kinda backwards-- my belly was going IN when I breathed IN. I'm
gonna work on that. Thanks for the tips. Isn't it great, though, that I'm still
getting the results otherwise. It's terrific.

"Thanks Jill Johnson--for giving me something I enjoy doing and more
importantly, something that works."

Theresa Poprocky
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

* Individual results will vary.

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*** LORNA ***

"Hi Julie,
I really really appreciate your weekly Oxycise newsletter; thank you for
the ongoing motivation!

"An Oxyciser for nearly four years, this is the one exercise I keep coming
back to. I have in the past swam, jogged, jump-roped and danced my way to
fitness, and currently enjoy the peaceful breathing movements of yoga and
tai chi, but Oxycise! is the one exercise I consistently practice. Oxycise!
gives me the tone, face shaping, mood-building, confidence and stamina I
need, and working out with Jill is like having my own personal trainer. And I
know I'm making a difference in my health on a cellular level.

"I like to play around with Oxycise so during my Level 1 & Level 2 workouts
I've added ankle weights during one workout/tape and then switch them to
my wrist during the other tape. This has been fun and I feel like I'm getting
even more weight training with them.

"One bonus; I've decided to add meditation to my health program to help me
focus because during Oxycise! my creativity streams forth continuously, and
I constantly pause the tapes to write something down (goodbye writer's block.)
Good thing the workout can be done piecemeal instead of in a steady 15-minute
burst!

"Well, just wanted to chime in with my progress, keep up the good work and
keep on breathin'!"

Lorna Goodman
Homeschooling mom of four

* Individual results will vary.

Your Oxycise! experiences can inspire and motivate others! Please share your progress
with us! Email mailto:oxytalk@oxycise.com or see "Share Your Story" at http://www.oxyciseplus.com/Success/share.htm

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How Do I Get Started With the Oxycise! Program?
Visit www.oxyciseplus.com/getstarted.htm
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*D* Health Tips
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(More reasons to Oxycise!)

The Dangers of Heat and Humidity
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wheat1.htm

When heat and humidity combine to reduce the amount of evaporation of sweat from the
body, outdoor exercise becomes dangerous even for those in good shape. Key rules for
coping with heat are to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and to slow down and
cool off when feeling fatigued, a headache, a high pulse rate or shallow breathing. Over-
heating can cause serious, even life-threatening conditions such as heat stroke. The
apparent temperature, which combines the temperature and relative humidity, is a guide
to the danger. (See table at http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wheat3.htm to determine
apparent temperature.)

Below is the heat stress index based on the apparent temperature.

Apparent temperature heat stress index

Category Apparent temperature Dangers

Extreme danger Greater than 130 Heat stroke imminent
Danger 105 - 130 Heat exhaustion likely
Extreme caution 90 - 105 Heat cramps, exhaustion possible.
Caution 80 - 90 Exercise more fatiguing than usual.

Effects of heat illnesses:

Heat cramps: Exercising in hot weather can lead to muscle cramps, especially in
the legs, because of brief imbalances in body salts. Cramps become less frequent
as a person becomes used to the heat. Heat syncope or fainting: Anyone not used
to exercising in the heat can experience a quick drop in blood pressure that can lead
to fainting. As with heat cramps, the cure is to take it easy.

Heat exhaustion: Losing fluid and salt through perspiration or replacing them in an
imbalanced way can lead to dizziness and weakness. Body temperature might rise,
but not above 102 degrees. In some cases victims, especially the elderly, should be
hospitalized. Heat exhaustion is more likely after a few days of a heat wave than when
one is just beginning. The best defense is to take it easy and drink plenty of water.
Don't take salt tablets without consulting a physician.

Heatstroke: In some cases extreme heat can upset the body's thermostat, causing
body temperature to rise to 105 degrees or higher. Symptoms are lethargy, confusion
and unconsciousness. Even a suspicion that someone might be suffering from heat-
stroke requires immediate medical aid. Heatstroke can kill.

Source: The USA TODAY Weather Book by Jack Williams

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*E* Cool Recipe -- Shannon's Gazpacho
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SHANNON'S GAZPACHO

Here's my Gazpacho recipe. It serves about 10. I just make it and have it
during those awful hot heat waves when you don't want to cook, but want
something cool to eat. It's also so good for you!

Basic recipe:

4 medium-size tomatoes
2 medium size cucumbers
1 green bell pepper
6-8 scallions
2 cloves of garlic
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
Black Pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons cilantro
1 can of low fat/low sodium chicken or veggie broth
3 cups of V-8 juice
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco Sauce

Cut tomatoes and cucumbers in 1/4" chunks; making sure to remove seeds.
Put in large bowl.

Chop pepper and scallions, including greens, into similar-sized chunks also.
Add to bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers.

Mash garlic. Combined garlic, vinegar, olive oil, pepper and cilantro to form a
salad dressing. Pour into the bowl of vegetables and stir to coat.

Add broth and vegetable juice to mixture. Stir well. Add Worcestershire and
Tabasco to taste.

Chill at least an hour.

Note: I also add other veggies that I have available-- carrots, corn, beans, etc.
Sometimes I serve it with baked pita chips or baked corn chips and top the
soup with a dollop of sour cream!

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REMEMBER: You have a magnificent body. Treat it right!
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Jill Johnson
Oxycise! International, Inc.
8170 S. University #110
Littleton, CO 80122

OxyChat Editor
Julie Gudmundsen

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