| Description |
viii, 231 pages : illustrations, ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Ageless athlete series |
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Ageless athlete series.
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| Contents |
Introduction: Better Years Ahead Through Strength Training -- Ch. 1. Going Strong After 50 -- Ch. 2. Testing Muscle Strength -- Ch. 3. Strengthening Safely at 50+ -- Ch. 4. Selecting the Right Equipment -- Ch. 5. Using Correct Technique -- Ch. 6. Building an Effective Training Program -- Ch. 7. Working Out --Ch. 8. Building Strength, Size, and Stamina -- Ch. 9. Eating for Strength -- Ch. 10. Training Without Weights -- App. A. Training Logs 1-10 -- App. B. Training Logs 11-16 |
| Summary |
Research clearly shows that strength training is especially effective for older adults. Strength Training Past 50 explains and shows the most effective way for mature adults to work their muscles by presenting specific strength tests; 9 safety essentials; 39 age-appropriate exercises; a 10-week workout plan; and personalized programs for increasing muscle size, strength, and endurance. Two world-renowned experts, Wayne Westcott and Tom Baechle, team up to present strength exercise information and prescriptions tailored to the needs of anyone over 50 years of age |
| Analysis |
Overseas item |
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Physical fitness |
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Sports training |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Physical fitness for middle-aged persons.
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Weight training.
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| Author |
Baechle, Thomas R., 1943-
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| LC no. |
97024819 |
| ISBN |
0880117168 |
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