The Orchestra Conductor's Secret to Health & Long Life: Conducting and Other Easy Things to Do to Feel Better, Keep Fit, Lose Weight, Increase Energy, and Live Longer

by Dale L. Anderson

• ISBN13: 9780471346937
• ISBN10: 0471346934
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A Simple Fitness Program that's Music to Your Years A study conducted by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company shows that orchestra conductors live 38 percent longer than the general population. The reason is simple-conducting is good cardiovascular exercise. In this book, Dr. Dale Anderson has adapted the conducting motion into a fun and easy upper-body fitness program that will help you: Strengthen heart and lungs Improve posture, flexibility, and balance Reduce pain and stress Lose weight Feel better by raising your endorphin level Anyone can benefit from this breakthrough technique-a great alternative to full-body workouts that doesn't require special equipment or a lot of time. The Orchestra Conductor's Secret to Health and Long Life also includes other innovative health advice, supplemental exercises, and suggested music to "conduct" to.

Author Biography

Dale L. Anderson, M.D., an assistant clinical professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, has been a physician for over 38 years. He has practiced as a family doctor, a board certified general surgeon, and a board certified emergency physician. His current practice is in the Urgent Care Department of a large Minnesota clinic. Dr. Anderson is one of America’s leading health "edu-tainers" and conducts seminars internationally through his speaking company, J’Arm, Inc. He is also the author of Muscle Pain Relief in 90 Seconds and Act Now!

Table of Contents

A Call to J'ARM.

What J'ARMing Can Do for You.

How to J'ARM.

J'ARMing and the New Science of Health.

How to Extend the Benefits of J'ARMing--Becoming a C Personality.

You're a J'ARMer.

Suggestions for Music.

Suggestions for Further Reading.

Index.