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Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
According to experts, including Harvard Medical School, one of the most effective and comprehensive forms of exercise is the ancient Chinese art of tai chi. But how do you begin? What are the moves and exercises you need to know when you are a beginner? And is it important to get all the moves right to avoid injury and receive the benefits? David-Dorian Ross answers these questions and more with this simple TaijiFit routine. Many people believe tai...
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
We get best at what we practice most. If you want to live longer and feel younger, then you have to develop the habits of those who enjoy improved longevity and vitality. This describes the TaijiFit lifestyle, and developing these healthier habits is easier than you might think: just follow along with this video a few times a week! David-Dorian Ross guides you through an easy workout to help keep your body in great working order and minimize wear...
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Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The exercise book that the one-million-plus readers of the Younger next year series have been waiting for. The exercise book that takes the intimidation out of starting a workout regimen, then serves as a detailed guide for life. The exercise book based on the science that shows how we can turn back our biological clocks by a combination of aerobics and strength fitness. The exercise book that will show every reader, no matter how young or old, how...
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At last, a yoga program anyone can do! An accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches, based on the popular video and PBS television program of the same name.
You can enjoy the benefits of yoga – whatever your age, ability, or level of activity, even if you have never been able to participate in traditional yoga classes. This accessible guide to gentle yoga stretches and poses will help ease you into the world of this beneficial exercise. Experienced...
Publisher
BayView Fitness
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Enjoy two fun and effective Pilates workouts. The workouts will help viewers achieve sculpted arms, toned legs, and firm abs. Begin with movements to get the blood flowing to muscles, then strengthen and sculpt with the assistance of a chair. Following each workout is a relaxing muscle stretch from a seated position. Workout one will improve functional capabilities and movement, while workout two further improves body composition.
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English
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"This is a resource for older adults looking to improve their strength and body composition without having to purchase a gym membership. Fitness coach and author Karina Inkster will teach you about the many benefits of strength training for seniors. You'll learn how to choose resistance bands, how to use them at home with a door anchor, and how to use them safely. An overview of the three types of resistance bands will help readers put together their...
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English
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It's no secret that people are living longer lately, and setting up an appropriate exercise and nutrition plan is vital to maintaining this longevity. This book contains more than fifty exercises for seniors, with beautiful full-color step-by-step images to illustrate each.
12) Relax into yoga for seniors: a six-week program for strength, balance, flexibility, and pain relief
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English
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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...
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Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
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...
16) Lifelong yoga: maximizing your balance, flexibility, and core strength in your 50s, 60s, and beyond
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Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Yoga gives active people vital tools for healthy aging: strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. In this one-of-a-kind book, Sage Roundtree and Alexandra DeSiato clearly describe the what, why, and how of poses and routines that help keep people in any decade of life--but especially older people--fit and injury-free. Addressing the four biggest concerns of the older yoga student--balance, core strength, hip flexibility, and recovery--Lifelong Yoga...
Publisher
YMAA Publication Center
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Learn tai chi movements to relieve pain in your joints and increase your range of motion and stamina. Joint pain causes you to move less to avoid the irritation. But moving less means that soon you lose your range of motion, which makes you more likely to get hurt or sick. Joint pain also makes you weaker and more likely to injure yourself from normal daily tasks. If you're new to tai chi, this is an excellent introduction to its moves and its inner...
Publisher
Spectrum Music & Video
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Designed to increase flexibility; promote relaxation and peace of mind; and reduce tension in the neck; shoulders and back. Since it is performed in a chair there is no risk of hyperextension or injury. A true beginning yoga program for mind and body.
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