Product Description

Muscles lose size and strength with age, resulting in physical weakness and a variety of degenerative problems. But muscle loss may be largely avoided with regular strength training, and a large amount of muscle tissue already lost can be replaced, regardless of your age. Strength Training Past 50 presents research-based guidelines to help anyone over 50 develop and perform a sound, safe strength training program. Wayne Westcott, PhD, and Tom Baechle, EdD, two of the world's most recognized strength and conditioning experts, have developed this comprehensive, practical guide for the over-50 fitness market, one of the fastest-growing segments of the industry. Wayne Westcott is one of the fitness industry's most visible and respected experts, whose articles have appeared in Shape, Fitness, Prevention, Men's Health, and other popular publications and whose research has contributed much of the mounting evidence showing the great benefits of strength training for people past 50. Tom Baechle is the author of Weight Training: Steps to Success, which has sold more than 100,000 copies, as well as several other books. He is also editor of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, the definitive text in its field. Strength Training Past 50 uses data collected and analyzed in a five-year study that examined the effects of regular strength training on previously sedentary adults. Results showed that regardless of gender, age, or physical condition, the 1,132 men and women who participated in the strength exercise program made significant improvements in terms of added muscle, lost fat, and reduced resting blood pressure. In fact, in this group, in which the age range was 21 to 80, participants over 60 responded just as well to strength exercise as everyone else. Research clearly shows that you're never too old to get great benefits from strength training. Strength Training Past 50 explains and shows the most effective way for mature a

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #730098 in Books
• Published on: 1998-07-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

From Amazon.com
Strength training is an equal-opportunity exercise system; studies show that anyone who tries it can benefit. Muscle loss is inevitable through the years if you're sedentary. But no matter how old you are when you start, strength training has nearly immediate benefits: more muscle mass, more strength, less fat. This book gives older exercisers all the information they need to get started, including advice on testing for strength and how to pick a qualified personal trainer.

Ingram
Statistically, the 50-plus age group is one of the fastest growing segments in the fitness market. Properly prescribed and performed strength training is of proven benefit for health and fitness at all ages. Fitness expert Wayne Westcott and supporter Tom Baechle present 39 safe and effective exercises as part of a 10-week strength training plan. 130 photos.

From the Publisher
“As one of the out-of-former-shape, over-50 guys targeted by this excellent workbook, I found the hard-hitting, enthusiastic, fact-packed introduction to be very interesting, highly informative, and a powerful motivator. It really makes you realize how valuable strength training can be for the aging human body and then goes step-by-step through what anyone can do safely and sanely--begin a simple and effective strength training program. It seems like every concern is appropriately addressed with fact, study results and expert comment and every excuse deflated with factual reasons to ‘why not try it’ and ‘you really can make a difference in your own life.’ I especially like the ‘bite-sized’ chunks of information. It seems to be a valuable motivational and strength training manual for the over-50 crowd.”

Bill Bush Executive Editor Prime Health & Fitness