Fitness After 50

by Ettinger, Walter

• ISBN13: 9780736044134
• ISBN10: 0736044132
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-02
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

It's never too late to get fit! Fitness After 50shows you exactly how to get there, addressing all of your questions about exerciseand more. Whether you are completely new to exercise or are looking to fine-tune your existing program, this information-rich book will show you how to get started, stay on track, and have fun as you meet your fitness goals.This easy-to-understand manual also serves as a self-paced workbook, which teaches you what to ask your doctor about physical activity, how to exercise safely, and how to fit activity into your busy schedule. If you have an existing medical condition such as heart disease, osteoporosis, or diabetes, you will also find ways to adapt your activity level to your condition. Sample aerobic, muscular fitness, and combination programs are provided, along with lifestyle strategies for fitting activity into your daily routine.Fitness After 50offers reliable advice you can trust. Authors Walter Ettinger, Brenda Wright, and Steven Blair are among the most highly regarded experts in the field of physical activity and health. And since all of them are over 50, they understand your needs and concerns firsthand. Easy to use and full of more than 50 forms, lists, and other learning tools, Fitness After 50is the one-stop source for fitness information that you'll reach for again and again.

Table of Contents

Foreword	iv
Preface	v
Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
What's in It for You?	1	(20)
What You Think Matters	21	(14)
What's Age Got to Do With It?	35	(18)
Step It Up	53	(16)
Organize Yourself	69	(20)
Explore Aerobic Fitness	89	(24)
Find Places to Be Active	113	(16)
Get a Little Help From Your Friends	129	(10)
Create Your Aerobic Fitness Program	139	(16)
Add Strength, Balance, and Flexibility	155	(38)
Learn From Lapses and Manage Stress	193	(22)
Looking Ahead	215	(10)
Appendix	225	(4)
References	229	(2)
Word Search Solutions	231	(2)
Index	233	(4)
About the Authors	237