Exercise Aging

At the verge of turning 40, Peter Sagal - brainiac Harvard grad, short, bald Jew with a disposition toward heft, and a sedentary star of public radio - started running seriously. And much to his own surprise, he kept going, faster and further, running 14 marathons and logging tens of thousands of miles on roads, sidewalks, paths, and trails all over the US and the world, including the 2013 Boston Marathon, where he crossed the finish line moments before the bombings.

It’s true that strength declines with age, and your abilities are changing with each passing year. That doesn’t have to mean you give up and let your body rot away. Your muscles can still be exercised and strengthened, and your balance and coordination can improve greatly. You just need to find different exercises that work for you -ones designed specifically for people your age.

More than 78 million American adults are nearing the age when unexpected aches and pains, weight gains, sudden illnesses, and confusing mental changes begin to occur. As children, our questions about how our bodies will change are met with knowledge and patience - anything to make the transition as seamless as possible. But at 50 or 60, there’s no one to help us figure out whether the changes we’re experiencing are a cause for concern or just a normal part of aging. Is This Normal? is a guidebook that focuses on putting this generation at ease by answering their most common questions.

Uncover nostalgic trivia and brain-boosting fun designed to ignite memories and keep your mind sharp, from the Fabulous 50s to Woodstock and beyond! Do you long for a journey down memory lane? Are you keen on keeping your mind active but tired of the same old puzzles? Are you searching for an interactive, fun-filled activity that provides entertainment and mental stimulation? If so, buckle up for a ride through time. Studies show cognitive stimulation can keep our brains sharp and help stave off Dementia and Alzheimer's.

Originally featured in You: Breathing Easy, the Breath Awareness exercise is designed to help you become more aware of your breath, so you can use its power to improve our mental and physical health - an exercise that you'll want to hear and practice again and again!

Most people have the notion that once they reach 40 or so, a slow and steady decline of the mind, eyes, ears, joints, arteries, libido, and every other system that affects the quality of life begins to take effect. However, according to Drs. Roizen and Oz, that's a mistake.

Learn how to activate your natural healing power through exercise for reducing inflammations, depression, trauma, anxiety. Are you interested in the Vagus Nerve and want to know more about how it works, what it does and how it can be activated in the fight against illness? Are you looking for a new technique and methodology to stimulate your body? Are you surprised that sometimes, out of the blue and in unexpected times and places you are suddenly blindsided by the desire to reduce trauma, anxiety, depression and inflammation?

Tired of not having the mobility you used to? Aging is tough, but it doesn’t have to be! Did you know that one to two percent of muscle mass shrinks every year after the age of 50? What if you were told that all your problems can be fixed by only exercising for nine minutes? If you want to learn how you can enjoy life without the disadvantages that come with age, then you really need to listen to this book. Imagine a life where your grandchildren tire before you do, and you get out of bed on a cold winter morning with no aches or pains.

Getting older and want to minimize the risk of debilitating accidents? Learn how to prevent falls and grow old safely. Are you worried about tumbling and hurting yourself? Do you find it hard to stabilize your balance? Are you feeling weaker but hoping to avoid accidents? With over ten years of experience as a seniors’ fitness expert and certified personal trainer, Amanda Sterczyk, MA, CPT, has helped older adults improve their overall health and strength. Now she’s here to share how to reduce the risk of trips and slips and enrich your quality of life.

Healthy aging means fit, strong, smart, and potent until 85. Lifting weights is the way to get your strength back. HIIT quickly gives you endurance. Atherosclerosis is largely reversible. Flossing and a healthy diet will save your teeth. A plant-based diet will make you thin again. Understanding how to protect your health gives you hope. Understanding how disease develops helps you avoid it. You can optimize your health into your 80s. The book shows you how to stay strong, fit, smart and potent up to 85 years of age.

One-third of our lives - that's 3,000 hours a year - is spent trying to sleep. The time we spend in bed shapes our moods, motivation, alertness, decision-making skills, reaction time, creativity...in short, our ability to perform, whether at work, at home, or at play. But most of us have disturbed, restless nights, relying on over-stimulation from caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. The old eight-hour rule just doesn't work, and it's time for a new approach. Endorsed by leading professionals in sports and business, Sleep shares a new program to be your personal best.

Starting a strength training routine can seem daunting, especially when you’re older. This is your step-by-step guide to gaining strength and energy. Its unique W.I.S.E.R. Steps to Strength and Energy framework sets it apart–an adaptable, progressive approach to fitness just for seniors. Applying this framework, you will feel more robust, have more energy, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

The 5 Day Snoring Cure can cure loud and disruptive snoring. The program explained in these pages is simple and straightforward: It involves no drugs, devices or difficult instructions. The techniques can be learned in a matter of minutes, and the results can be applied to last a lifetime. Although The 5 Day Snoring Cure may not completely cure everyone, it is safe, natural and effective, and it can help anyone.

Chair yoga eliminates the barriers often associated with traditional exercise routines. With no need for complicated equipment or large spaces, listeners can easily integrate these exercises into their daily lives, whether at home, in the office, or even while traveling.

In 10 minutes a day, you can improve your physical and mental health, regain your independence, have the energy to complete everyday tasks, and find greater joy in your life—all while sitting in a chair! Are you looking for a proven method of exercise to improve your well-being? Do you have mobility issues and find it difficult to do intense exercises? Is it time to rediscover your sense of life? Ultimate Chair Yoga for Seniors Over 60 offers a solution. It provides everything you need to reclaim your independence and avoid the number one injury millions of our elderly face every year.

Along with motivating interviews with the best experts in the fields of health and behavior, Janet provides easy-to-follow techniques and personal assessments to help you discover what type of play makes you happy and feel truly alive.

Discover how to improve your balance and your life using the 'MOVE' method. Feel invigorated, confident, reenergized, and enthusiastic! Over 55, most of us find we’re not moving with as much ease as we used to and have a fear of falling as we age. Most of us have aches and pains that limit life. As you get older, we also have much to look forward to, time with loved ones and time for favorite activities, maybe accomplishing long-time goals and dreams.

Do you want to be slim, healthy and fit? Are you over 40 and confused about what your exercise plan should look like? Are you discouraged and ready to give up? If so, Strength Training for Life is the perfect book for you! This book will teach you everything you need to know about weight lifting and muscle building for achieving your body's natural potential. It will show you exactly how often and at what pace to exercise and help you design a personalized fitness plan that will show real, visible results!

Many people still think there is a magic pill, the perfect exercise program, the perfect diet, or some sort of supplement that is going to make them healthy and create a body they feel confident in. These are almost always detrimental shortcuts. But there is one way that has been proven successful. The Answers to Fitness is a stepwise, easy to follow process to first help cultivate your mind, clean up your lifestyle and then begin conditioning your body in a safe and progressive way to help you maintain your mind and body for your entire life.

So many disciplines promise happiness, security, health, wisdom or enlightenment, but few deliver more than just words. Yet, when you fuse together an ancient eastern practice with a thoroughly 21st century take - you create something beautifully intriguing and inspiringly new that encompasses so many of these qualities: Bean Curd Boxing.