Strength Training Past 50 - Couverture souple

Westcott, Wayne L.; Baechle, Thomas R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0880117168 ISBN 13 : 9780880117166

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

Explains and shows the most effective way for mature adults to maintain muscle, reduce body fat, increase bone density, lower blood pressure, and reduce arthritic pain through strength training.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS, is fitness research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts. With more than 38 years in strength training as an athlete, coach, teacher, professor, researcher, writer, and speaker, Westcott is recognized as a leading authority on fitness. Westcott has served as a strength training consultant for numerous national organizations and programs, including Nautilus, the President s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the National School Fitness Foundation, the International Association of Fitness Professionals, the American Council on Exercise, the YMCA of the USA, and the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation. Through his work with these organizations, he has also received numerous awards, including the Hall of Fame Award from the International Fitness Professionals Association, Fitness Industry Leader Award from the National Strength Professionals Association, five National Fitness Profession Leadership Awards, the Massachusetts Governor s Council Lifetime Achievement Award, the IDEA Lifetime Achievement Award, the President s Council Healthy American Fitness Leader Award, and the Alumni Recognition Award from Pennsylvania State University. Westcott has authored or coauthored 20 books on strength training, including Building Strength & Stamina, Strength Training for Seniors, and Complete Conditioning for Golf. In addition, he has served on the editorial boards of Prevention, Shape, Men s Health, Fitness, Club Industry, American Fitness Quarterly, Nautilus, and Fitness Management. He is currently a columnist for South Shore Senior News and The Patriot Ledger. Westcott also serves on advisory boards for the Senior Fitness Association and the American Association for Health and Fitness.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Strength Training Past 50! Strength training has numerous advantages for the active adult, including enhanced athletic performance and reduced risk of disease, including decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Strength Training Past 50 has everything you need to start enjoying these benefits or to jump-start your current routine: 63 exercises for both free weights and machines 14 workout plans for increasing size, endurance, and strength Sport-specific programs for running, cycling, swimming, skiing, tennis, and golf Eating plans for increased strength gains Strength Training Past 50 will keep you active, healthy, and looking great with workouts and programs designed just for you!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0880117168
• ISBN 13: 9780880117166
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 237
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible