Fitness after 50 : It's Never Too Late to Start!

Presents a new way of thinking about fitness -- a practical approach for everyone over 50 who wants to be fit. Shows how being active helps ensure a long & healthy life; teaches you how to create a realistic exercise program (EP) using your normal daily activities; & helps you customize your EP so it's right for you & make healthy nutrition a part of your fitness plan. Chapters: benefits of physical activity; developing your EP & regular exercise habits; returning to physical activity after a slip; evaluating exercise resources, equip., & facilities; participating in sports & recreation; nutrition, eating, & weight control; stretching exercises; & strength-building exercises.Ettinger, Walter H., Jr. is the author of 'Fitness after 50 : It's Never Too Late to Start!', published 2001 under ISBN 9780788197062 and ISBN 0788197061.