Strength Training Over 50 (Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Academy)

Written specifically for people over 50, this eBook is a simple and concise guide to strength training. It offers comprehensive and easy to understand description of all the basic components of strength training that is suitable for seniors with varying fitness levels. We have focused on your health and safety and all directions mentioned in this eBook are simple enough to be followed even if you’re trying out an exercise after years of inactivity. Studies show that strength training leads to a healthier lifestyle. Read on to know more about this innovative concept and how it can help you. Book owners would have the possibility to ask the authors their questions, as well as have an option to subscribe to regular updates on principles of strength training, health and fitness specially customized to your needs, as well as video/photo exercise demonstrations.Table of Contents includes:Preface – Strength Training for People Over 50 – What, Why and How?Chapter One: The Power of Strength TrainingWhat Do Studies Say about Strength TrainingGetting Answers to Some Commonly Asked QuestionsIs this Program for You?Chapter Two: Getting StartedTime to Get Motivated!Exercise Safety TipsSelecting Exercise EquipmentAssessing Your Needs – Which Muscle Groups to ExerciseDesigning Your ProgramPerforming Exercises CorrectlyOther Important Activities – Improving Cardio PerformanceSo Are You Ready to Start Exercising?Chapter Three: Your Journey BeginsThe ExercisesWarming upStretching and Endurance TrainingCore Strengthening Explained – Strengthening Your Back, Abs and WaistAbdominal CrunchBridgesSegmental RotationAbdominal Press – Single LegAbdominal Press – Double LegSide PlankQuadruped – Arm and Leg ExtensionModified Front PlanksSquat with a Fitness/Medicine BallAbdominal Raise with Fitness BallBest Side ExerciseAlternate Leg -Arm Extension with Fitness BallAdvanced PlankLower Body ProgramsSquatsPushupsLeg ExtensionsKnee CurlsUpper Body WorkoutStanding PushupsBiceps CurlOverhead PressCool Down StretchChapter Four: Specialized Strength Training ProgramsArthritisDiabetesBack PainOsteoporosisChapter Five: Yoga for Added GainsChapter Six: The Final WordAbout the Authors