Stop Aging, Start Training: Look and Feel Twenty Years Younger

by Salvatore Fichera

Overview

This book is for anyone who has begun to notice his or her body is aging and is interested in living a longer, stronger, happier life. It utilizes the three most important components of exercise - variety, proper technique, and intensity - to show followers of the program solid results, beginning in as little as four weeks if they stick with the clearly written, easy-to-implement fitness and nutritional guidelines the book contains. The back of the book contains a glossery, resources list, and a reference section. Exercises are accompanied by detailed instructions, and photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591202189
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	05/15/2008
Pages:	247
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     viii
Introduction     1
Author's Note     5
The Complete Picture: Science, Ideas, and Philosophies
The Myths of Aging     11
What Happens as You Age     23
Why Strength Training Increases Youthfulness     28
Creating Your Plan of Action     35
Optimal Nutrition for a Youthful Life     47
Assessing Your Health and Fitness for a New Beginning     65
The Need for Cardiovascular Conditioning     77
Strength Training-The Light at the End of the Tunnel     86
Details that Make the Difference     91
Exercises: Applications and Illustrations
The How-To's of Exercise     99
Exercises-Lower Body     103
Exercises-Upper Body     115
Exercises-Core Body     155
Exercises-Flexibility     170
Exercises-Balance     192
Whole Body Workouts (for Beginners)     197
Putting It All Together     200
In a Nutshell     215
Conclusion     218
Glossary     220
Resources     225
References     229
Recommended Reading     235
Index     236
Aboutthe Models     244
About the Author     246