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Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner provides a detailed twelve-week strength program to help you safely and gradually build power, balance, and resistance with simple, easy-to-follow exercises.
Strength Training for Seniors outlines the physical and mental benefits that arise from instituting a strength training program, and includes instructions for numerous different exercises that will:
Improve balance and decrease fear of fallingIncrease self-esteem and independenceRelieve pain throughout your bodyAnd so much more!
Not only will your body be stronger for the future after following the guidelines in Strength Training for Seniors, but you’ll also build your confidence to do more in life.
Publisher : Skyhorse
Publication date : November 3, 2020
Language : English
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 151075895X
ISBN-13 : 978-1510758957
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 0.7 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #83,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #83 in Aging & Longevity (Books) #88 in Aging Parents (Books) #494 in Exercise & Fitness (Books)
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Customers find the book easy to follow, with clear explanations and photos of exercises, and appreciate that it’s appropriate for seniors. They enjoy the book and value its pace, with one customer noting the nice slow pace to avoid injury. The strength training aspect receives mixed feedback, with one customer highlighting its focus on squats and lunges, while the variety of workouts also gets mixed reviews.
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