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Pub. Date
[2017]
Summary
"This step-by-step guide, written by a best-selling author and former Wall Street titan, provides all the information--and inspiration--you need to feel better, reduce aches and pains, and push back against aging with a personalized fitness program that's right for you. Whatever your fitness goals or preferences, this book is designed to help you pursue the health program that works for you. An inspirational speaker, author, and former Wall Street...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Summary
As you age, stumbling blocks are everywhere: the bottom step, the roadside curb, and even the living room carpet. But you don't have to live in fear of falling. With Better Balance for Life, you will learn all-new, simple activities to help you build strength and increase flexibility to improve your balance! In this ten-week program, personal trainer Carol Clements shows you effortless moves to slide into your everyday routine. Already brushing your...
10) Relax into yoga
Pub. Date
c2012
Summary
Based on the Yoga for Seniors teacher training offered at Duke Integrative Medicine and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, presents practices that combine modern, evidence-based medicine with the ancient wisdom of the yoga tradition. Includes four main practices for varied levels of mobility: in bed, in a chair, standing, and lying down; and three special practices to build strength and stability, improve balance, and promote relaxation.
Pub. Date
?2009
Summary
In 1997, Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert, worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. This program is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period. Studies have shown that practicing this program reduces pain significantly and improves mobility and balance, which prevents falls in the elderly. The program contains a carefully constructed...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Summary
Muscle mass and strength are key to maintaining mobility, metabolism, and hormone balance as you get older. Whether you're looking to jump back into a strength training routine, or this is your first time trying it out, Strength Training Over 40 makes it easy and safe to do at any age. Start the next stage of your life strong with a comprehensive 6-week strength training program that guides you through building and maintaining total-body strength,...
14) Relax into yoga for seniors: a six-week program for strength, balance, flexibility, and pain relief
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Summary
Managing the emotional and physical challenges that come with aging can be difficult. Seniors face a number of age-related issues, such as chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and anxiety and depression. And while some people may consider yoga a young person's practice, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests yoga can be beneficial for a wide variety of age-related ailments. Relax into Yoga for Seniors--based...
