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Fitness Over Fifty: An Exercise Guide From the National Institute on Aging Paperback – April 1, 2003

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This fitness manual from the National Institute on Aging gives you the motivation and guidance you need stay fit and healthy as you age—with over 25 gym- and equipment-free exercises

Exercise is not just for the young! That’s right. Studies show that people who stay active—no matter what their age—benefit from exercise. Not only can it help you feel better, but it makes doing all those day to day tasks easier and more enjoyable.

Start exercising today, with Fitness Over Fifty, the National Institute on Aging’ s guide to exercise for men and women over fifty. You don’t need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment. Everything you need to begin your own exercise program is right inside this book.

Energy, strength, balance, and flexibility are the ingredients that add up to long-lasting vitality and health. And Fitness Over Fifty features practical advice about how you can reach those goals, including:

• Exercise safety tips
• Ways to get—and stay—motivated
• Endurance, flexibility, strength and balance exercises
• Tips on nutrition and healthy eating
• Daily, weekly, and monthly exercise and nutrition records, and more

With nutrition tips, easy-to-follow exercises, and expert advice, Fitness Over Fifty is the essential guide for staying active, even as you age.
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    Hatherleigh Press
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    April 1, 2003
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    7.9 x 0.4 x 9.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1578261368
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1578261369
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"25 exercises you need for wellness along with detailed intructions and photos."—Reader's Digest

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The National Institue on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts research aimed at improving the health of older people. For this book, the NIA brought together nine of the nation’s best-informed experts on the topic of exercise for older adults and consulted many more in different specialties. Together they lead a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hatherleigh Press (April 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1578261368
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1578261369
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.9 x 0.4 x 9.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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Dr. Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, easy to follow guide
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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I have a small shelf of fitness manuals, and this is my favorite for its simple and practical exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance (separate chapters for each). No equipment is needed for any of these, though some can be used with ankle weights (I recommend) to make the exercise a bit more challenging. It covers comprehensively the muscle groups of the body, indicating what exercise covers what. There are other books with a greater number of exercises, which can make things actually more confusing for the reader trying to figure out which ones are the most effective. For older people, it's usually wise to work on exercises for the lower half of the body. All of us need to get out of a chair and walk without falling, but usually do not need big biceps. It comes with a DVD, but it was missing in my copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
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Fast service. Book exactly as described. Would not hesitate to order from this seller again.
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1Old Goat
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book ... if you are frail
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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This would be a great book, but not for normal people in the 50 - 80 range, unless they are very frail. For example, there is a section on how to move forward from a wheelchair to using a walker ....

If one is in reasonably normal shape for their 50's .. IE the usual rice krispy stuff ... snap crackle pop in the morning, putting on weight, losing stamina, etc, there are better options.
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keweldog
4.0 out of 5 stars Way over 50!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2006
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I couldn't give this book 5 stars because, although it looks like a great book in and of itself, it should be titled, "Fitness Over 65" since most of the quotes, stories and photos are of people well over the age of 50, and more like over 65. Keep in mind if you are 52, like me, that with very little current exercise you might be better physically fit and beyond the simple exercises in this book. It's VERY basic. But if you haven't done anything beyond sitting on your couch munching chips and watching the tube your whole life, this book would be a perfect way to break into beginning to get fit.

I admit, it's kinda scary looking at 70 year olds (even though they're in great shape!) demonstrating the exercises in a book for the over 50 crowd, but I also purchased a book called, "Strength Training Past 50" and although it's basic in it's own way (it demonstrates free weights, and if you're into going to a gym also machines), many of the photos in it are of people much closer to my own age, and that at least speaks to my comfort zone on working out and aging! It's also more of what I needed to start getting more fit.
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DDJTJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
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I am needless to say over 50 & I needed exercises that my knee replacement could tolerate. This book is the answer. Not only do you get exercises but great information on heart rate & pulse. Exercises are given step by step but also illustrated. At the end of the book you can copy and set your own exercise program another plus for this book. For those over 50 or people in need of easy non aggressive exercises this is the book!
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Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015
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Practical. Not a word wasted, with good common sense. For example, with reference to the latter, this book warns that the older person must be careful not to over-emphasize strength fitness. So true. As a very senior citizen, I have seen so many of my exercising contemporaries injure themselves by doing excessive strength training while not balancing them with flexibility, vitality, and balance training. Book is large and lies flat so it can be viewed while learning through the routines.
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Karen Keck
5.0 out of 5 stars A baby boomers must book
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2014
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As a senior I needed exercises that I can do now. This book is my best guide. If you haven't exercised in a while, this book will get you started on a fitness plan you can start as a (previous) couch potato and get fit again, Have recommended it to my friends. They want to borrow mine, but I tell them to go to Amazon and get their own. I need to keep mine!
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Patricia Morales
3.0 out of 5 stars I guess I was expecting more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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The exercises in this book are basic, for people who have had little experience with going to a gym or starting from the beginning. All decent, basic exercises for someone desperately needing to pay attention to their body. I was hoping more for a routine, (especially with gyms not being open during the COVID virus), where I could adjust my exercise to an at home, without equipment routine. This book will go to the local thrift store where someone may find it helpful to them.
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Heather White
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness at 70
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2016
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We are healthy 70 years old and find the exercises in this book just right for our needs. I'm glad I searched for it.
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rebecca lane
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2017
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took a while to get here but otherwise it is great
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