Stay Fit After 50, author Prof. Rozalind Graham
The evidence from extensive medical research is now clear - regular exercise can help prevent many of the diseases commonly associated with ageing and dramatically improve the quality of your life. Heart disease, high blood pressure, weight problems and osteoporosis - all can be avoided or managed far more effectively with exercise. For many years Rozalind Graham has focused on developing exercise programmes for mature adults and in this book she provides a comprehensive guide to introducing exercise safely and effectively into your life, whatever your current state of health. This book provides: a quiz to help you assess your current fitness level and develop the right programme for your needs, a core programme of fully illustrated floor exercises everyone can perform at home grouped according to intensity and difficulty level, exercise advice for people suffering conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, a guide to sports and recreational activities and the fitness benefits they provide, and advice on healthy eating and stress reduction to complement your exercise routine. Whatever your current level of fitness "Stay Fit After 50" will help you achieve optimum health for the second half of your life.