Tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you find yourself thinking wistfully of the days when your belt-size was less than your age...your dress size less than your kid’s last birthday? Remember when the only spare tire you had to worry about was the one in your trunk? Do you find yourself gasping for breath at the top of the basement stairs? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re ready for an over 40 fitness plan. And Fit Over 40 For Dummies is the place to start. Your complete guide to being fit and fabulous over 40, it shows you step-by-step how to set up a personalized fitness routine and stick to it, no matter what your age, weight, or athletic ability. Packed with practical know-how and inspiring anecdotes it shows you how to:
Lose weight and inches from your waistline
Boost your energy levels
Lower or prevent high blood pressure
Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Improve your muscle tone
Give your skin a healthy glow
Have a more vibrant sex life
Rebound from life-changing events more quickly
Get fitter than couch potatoes half your age
Live a longer, healthier life
Combing her own experiences with the latest scientific research, retired women’s tennis pro, Betsy Nagelsen McCormack explores what it takes to be fit over forty. And, step-by-step, she shows you how to:
Assess your fitness level
Eat right for maximum fitness
Choose and buying exercise equipment
Select the right gym
Develop a balanced program of aerobics, weight training and stretching
Integrate exercise into your daily routine
Prevent and working around common injuries and ailments
Explore sports, outdoor activities, and more
Stop thinking about how great it would be to feel twenty-five again and do something about it. Fit Over 40 For Dummies helps you get on the road to health and well-being.
- ISBN13 9781118071106
- Publish Date 23 May 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 April 2013
- Publish Country US
- Imprint For Dummies
- Edition 1st edition
- Format eBook
- Pages 360
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com