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Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Designed to meet the unique needs of the 50+ person, the carefully modified strength exercises in this book, are easy to learn and safe to perform at any age. Weights for 50+ can improve muscle tone and strengthen bones, helping you to perform daily activities with ease and enjoy sports and leisure activities without injury.
Publisher
Zumba Fitness
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers. It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves;...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
As you age, stumbling blocks are everywhere: the bottom step, the roadside curb, and even the living room carpet. But you don't have to live in fear of falling. With Better Balance for Life, you will learn all-new, simple activities to help you build strength and increase flexibility to improve your balance! In this ten-week program, personal trainer Carol Clements shows you effortless moves to slide into your everyday routine. Already brushing your...
13) Lifelong yoga: maximizing your balance, flexibility, and core strength in your 50s, 60s, and beyond
Author
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Yoga gives active people vital tools for healthy aging: strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. In this one-of-a-kind book, Sage Roundtree and Alexandra DeSiato clearly describe the what, why, and how of poses and routines that help keep people in any decade of life--but especially older people--fit and injury-free. Addressing the four biggest concerns of the older yoga student--balance, core strength, hip flexibility, and recovery--Lifelong Yoga...
Publisher
Geri Fit
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Improve the activities of daily living such as getting in and out of a car, carrying grocery bags, cleaning, and other tasks that require strength and stamina. Join a group of older adults age 60-85 in this advanced strength training workout. Participants should be familiar with bodybuilding exercises like lunges, overhead press, dumbbell row, and triceps extension. Requires a set of three-pound or heavier dumbbell weights and a stretch band or towel."...
15) Geri-fit: Greatest generation workout : advanced strength training for older adults (No floorwork
Publisher
Geri Fit
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Trainer Francesca Fisher and four of her students ranging from 73 to 87 perform advanced strength training exercises using dumbbells in size from two to eight pounds. This workout is ideal for older adults that want to regain strength that has been lost through the aging process so that functional capacity, range of motion, balance and gait improves." --
Publisher
Spectrum Records
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A workout routine specifically for seniors, performed at a slow, relaxing pace. The chair exercises will increase flexibility, provide a renewed sense of balance and well-being, develop strength, and enhance the ability to function for seniors.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
At last, a yoga program anyone can do! An accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches, based on the popular video and PBS television program of the same name.
You can enjoy the benefits of yoga – whatever your age, ability, or level of activity, even if you have never been able to participate in traditional yoga classes. This accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses will help ease you into the world of this beneficial exercise. Experienced...
19) Suzanne Andrews functional fitness: Get stronger bones :3 osteoporosis bone strengthening workouts!
Publisher
BayView Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Build stronger bones with three osteoporosis safe workouts" --
Publisher
BayView Fitness
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Enjoy two fun and effective Pilates workouts. The workouts will help viewers achieve sculpted arms, toned legs, and firm abs. Begin with movements to get the blood flowing to muscles, then strengthen and sculpt with the assistance of a chair. Following each workout is a relaxing muscle stretch from a seated position. Workout one will improve functional capabilities and movement, while workout two further improves body composition.
