Fitness Over Fifty: An Exercise Guide from the National Institute on Aging - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 1578262240 ISBN 13 : 9781578262243

Editeur : Hatherleigh Press, 2006

Synopsis

This fitness manual from the National Institute on Aging gives you the motivation and guidance you need stay fit and healthy as you age—with over 25 gym- and equipment-free exercises

Exercise is not just for the young! That’s right. Studies show that people who stay active—no matter what their age—benefit from exercise. Not only can it help you feel better, but it makes doing all those day to day tasks easier and more enjoyable.

Start exercising today, with Fitness Over Fifty, the National Institute on Aging’ s guide to exercise for men and women over fifty. You don’t need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment. Everything you need to begin your own exercise program is right inside this book.

Energy, strength, balance, and flexibility are the ingredients that add up to long-lasting vitality and health. And Fitness Over Fifty features practical advice about how you can reach those goals, including:

• Exercise safety tips
• Ways to get—and stay—motivated
• Endurance, flexibility, strength and balance exercises
• Tips on nutrition and healthy eating
• Daily, weekly, and monthly exercise and nutrition records, and more

With nutrition tips, easy-to-follow exercises, and expert advice, Fitness Over Fifty is the essential guide for staying active, even as you age.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

The National Institue on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts research aimed at improving the health of older people. For this book, the NIA brought together nine of the nation’s best-informed experts on the topic of exercise for older adults and consulted many more in different specialties. Together they lead a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hatherleigh Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1578262240
• ISBN 13: 9781578262243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible