Strength Training for Beginners gives women of 35 and up a chance to look and feel younger, tone up, reverse symptoms of osteoporosis, and increase energy, all through a simple, scientifically sound, strength-training program that can be easily incorporated into even the busiest lifestyle. Whether you're a bona-fide couch potato or a more active fitness buff, you'll find it easy to follow these exercises, which are cleverly laid out in large print and in full color, step-by-step photographs, in a unique spiral-bound, stand-up package that can be conveniently placed on the exercise mat or a table top. Starting with simple warm-up stretches, the program includes a series of shaping, toning, and flattening exercises, with and without simple weights, all of which can be performed at home and easily modified for beginners and older women. Each exercise is accompanied by important information on the exercise's purpose, the correct technique, and how to customize the movement if you suffer from weak or swollen joints. With just two sessions per week, research has proven that you'll be on your way to looking and feeling as much as 20 years younger!

Strength Training for Beginners

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Dinan, Susie

Bassey, Joan

Exercise & Fitness

Harpercollins

Step-by-step, full-color photographs and detailed instructions take women over thirty-five through a series of exercise routines--from simple warm-up stretches through a variety of shaping, toning, flattening, and strengthening exercises--all designed to promote strong bones, increase energy, and reverse the symptoms of osteoporosis. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Strength Training for Strong Bones: A Step-By-Step Program to Prevent Osteoporosis and Stay Fit and Active for Life

Harper Resource

A specially devised home exercise regime for women to help them prevent or reverse the effects of bone loss and stay fit, active and confident for life. It starts with information on how to assess your current level of fitness then takes you through choosing and using weights, body bars and exercise bands and fitness clothes. This is followed by a range of warm-up stretches and exercises then a full programme of weight-bearing and resistance exercises through to the final cool downs. The individual exercises can be tailored to suit personal fitness, strength and flexibility levels - from the super-fit down to those with weak knees. The spiral-bound, stand-up format means that the exercises can be followed easily to ensure correct technique. The purpose, correct technique and advice on adapting the exercise are featured on the top page while the bottom page takes you through the sequence step-by-step. Therefore, the exercises can be quickly accessed by the flip of a finger. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, and written in clear language, this is ideal for those new to strength training.

Exercise for Strong Bones : A Step-By-Step Program to Prevent Osteoporosis and Stay Fit and Active for Life

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Carroll & Brown Publishers Limited

Exercise for Strong Bones: Your Easy-to-follow Guide to Reducing Your Risk of Osteoporosis (Carroll & Brown Fitness Book)

Carroll & Brown

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