Staying Fit after Forty A Plan for Healthy and Active Living

Name: Staying Fit after Forty A Plan for Healthy and Active Living
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ISBN: 9780877884538

ISBN-10: 0877884536

ISBN-13: 9780877884538

Edition: 2001

Authors: Don S. Otis

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According to former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, inactivity among Americans is reaching crisis proportions. Sixty percent are not active on a regular basis, and one in four are not active at all. Yet medical science has proven that keeping fit is the key to staying young, and as you get older, regular exercise and good eating habits–or their absence–will be crucial to determining the quality and enjoyment of your life. In this book you will learn: •17 benefits to staying active after 40 •8 tips for those who don’t have time to stay in shape •Common injuries and how to avoid them •Practical ways to remaining healthy and active after retirement •11 ways to stay motivated •How to eat…

Book details

List price: $14.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 5/15/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.23" long x 0.43" tall
Weight: 0.506
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



Busy Lives: Finding Time for Fitness




Motivation: Finding and Keeping Momentum




Getting Started After Forty




Staying Busy After Retirement




How the Mind Affects Fitness and Diet




Aging, Exercise, and Injuries




Cross-Training: The Key to Fitness After Forty




Training for Athletic Success




Eating Right for Healthy Living




Special Fitness Challenges for Men and Women




Vitamins and Minerals: What We Need, Why We Need Them



Notes


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