The process of human ageing cannot be stopped, but through proper exercise we can reduce and minimize the ageing effects. The use of weight training books & reference information provides us with the tools to make intelligent decisions on exercise and diet.
Books on Weight Lifting and Exercise for Seniors.
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Strength training has numerous advantages
for the active adult, including enhanced
athletic performance and reduced risk of
disease, including decreased symptoms of
arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
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Weight Training & Strength Training Books for Those Past 50 and Seniors |
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Strength Training Past 50 2nd Edition Wayne L. Westcott, & Thomas R. Baechle Copyright 2007 ISBN: 9780736067713 264pp Paperback |
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Strength Training Past 50-2nd Edition Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance—with Strength Training Past 50! Strength training has numerous advantages for the active adult, including enhanced athletic performance and reduced risk of disease, including decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Strength Training Past 50 has everything you need to start enjoying these benefits or to jump-start your current routine:
Table of Contents Introduction: Better Years Ahead With Specialized Strength Training Chapter 1: Assessing Current Strength Chapter 2: Selecting Exercise Equipment Chapter 3: Proper Exercise Performance Chapter 4: Practical Strength Training Principles Chapter 5: Base Fitness Programs Chapter 6: Experienced Training Programs Chapter 7: Advanced Training Programs Chapter 8: Sports Performance Programs Chapter 9: Eating for Strength Gains Words of Praise Wayne Westcott's and Thomas s advice is cutting edge, medically sound, and is the key to staying active and feeling healthy long after you've turned 50. It is just what this doctor ordered." Nicholas A. DiNubile, MD - Orthopaedic Consultant to the Philadelphia 76ers and Pennsylvania Ballet - Author of FrameWork and Executive Producer and star of PBS special, “Your Body’s FrameWork” “Dr. Wayne Westcott has, once again, outdone himself, presenting in an easily understandable style the principles of safe and effective strength training for seniors. The importance of this aspect of fitness training for the older population cannot be overstated. Improving health, strength, and fitness while enhancing function and avoiding unnecessary injuries through strength training are particularly important in this age group. We once again applaud the latest effort by Dr. Westcott, one of the leading authorities on strength and fitness.” Lyle J. Micheli, MD Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School O’Donnell Family Professor of Orthopedic Sports Medicine Director, Division of Sports Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston |
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Exercise for Older Adults
American Council on Exercise Copyright 1998 ISBN:9780880119429 248pp Paperback |
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Exercise for Older Adults Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, xercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community. Developed under the leadership of the American Council on Exercise, this practical manual shows fitness professionals how to provide safe and effective exercise instruction for older adults. It presents basic principles to help readers understand and meet older adults’ special physical needs:
About the Author With more than 30,000 certified professionals world-wide, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a leader in the fitness industry, offering certifications for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and lifestyle and weight management consultants. The organization strives "to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity" through continuing education for professionals and through practical resources such as Exercise for Older Adults. Audiences Comprehensive resource for health fitness instructors, personal trainers, activity directors, health educators, fitness facility managers, and other fitness professionals who work with older adults. Text for undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, fitness, and exercise prescription. |
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Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging Albert W. Taylor, Michel J. Johnson Copyright 2008 ISBN 9780736058384 304ppp Hardback |
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Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging As life expectancy continues to increase, so does the need to understand the factors that increase health and vitality. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging applies the science of exercise physiology to an analysis of the aging process and identifies the positive effects that regular exercise and physical activity have not only on longevity but also on delaying specific diseases, decreasing morbidity, and increasing quality of life. It presents theories on aging, the aging process, the structural and functional changes that characterize advancing age, exercise programming concerns for the aged, drug use and abuse by seniors, and the benefits of exercise and physical activity. This text offers a more expansive discussion of the particulars of exercise physiology of aging persons than is found in other texts on the subject. With Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging, readers will gain a thorough understanding of the role of physical activity on the aging process, the principles of exercise and assessment considerations for elderly adults, and training for special needs of older adults. Information is presented in the context of three groups found in the aging and health spectrum: average aging individuals, frail elderly, and master athletes. This information is organized within a three-part structure:
Practitioners who work with older adults will find programming recommendations in each chapter to help translate the science into practice. An appendix offers easy access to forms and assessments, including a Three-Day Nutritional Assessment form and a Client History form. The language used throughout the text embraces the science of exercise physiology but also welcomes practitioners to apply the information presented. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging
contains a thorough discussion of the
unique effects of aging on the human body
and illustrates the power of exercise as a
preventive tool to reduce or offset the
deleterious effects of aging in order to
increase the quality of life enjoyed by our
aging population. With this text, both
students and professionals will grasp the
advantages of appropriate physical activity
for the elderly and how to safely administer
exercise programs that contribute to the
increased health and quality of life for
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Physical Dimensions of Aging-2nd Edition Waneen W. Spirduso, Karen L. Francis, Priscilla G. MacRae Copyright 2005 ISBN: 0736033157 384pp Hardback |
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adults what they can’t do, professionals
should be telling them what they can do.
Physical Dimensions of Aging, Second
Edition, will equip professionals to do
so. Physical Dimensions of Aging-2nd Edition The physical aging process progresses every day—and so does our understanding of it. Physical Dimensions of Aging, Second Edition, will keep students and professionals up to date on the outcomes of the latest research studies and their implications for the elderly in the real world. Physical aging affects us cognitively, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. The book discusses how people age physically and how this aging affects other dimensions of life. The second edition of Physical Dimensions of Aging has been updated to integrate research findings on physical aging from more than 100 different journals in myriad fields, creating interdisciplinary coverage on the topic. It provides students and professionals with what they need to know about physical aging in order to conduct clinical research and to work with clients and patients. In doing so, it retains its landmark status as the definitive reference on aging. Moreover, Physical Dimensions of Aging, Second Edition, focuses less on explaining the measurement techniques and research design and more on the outcome of the studies and their practical implications for everyday living. This approach will enable professionals and students to do the following:
Part I provides an introduction to aging, to the field of gerontology, and to the research process for studying individual differences. Part II describes the physical changes in structure, capacity, and endurance. Part III overviews the factors related to motor coordination, motor control, and skill learning for older adults. Part IV addresses physical–psychosocial relationships, including health, exercise, and cognitive function as well as health-related expectations of quality of life for older adults. Part V highlights physical performance and achievement especially to showcase the results from consistent effort and hard work of physically elite older adults as inspiration for others.
Textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses. A reference for exercise scientists, health and medical specialists, and gerontology specialists. |
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