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

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