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Are you an older man looking to finally get in shape and improve your health? The pursuit of fitness used to be mainly a goal of the young. But with the advancing age of the baby boomer generation, more and more older adults are becoming interested in fitness. There is increasing awareness among older Americans that many health indices can be improved through age appropriate strength training. These include weight and body fat loss, decreased blood pressure, decreased insulin resistance, improved mental sharpness, improved physique and increased muscle mass and strength. Author Peter S. ...

Are you a man over 50 stuck with a stubborn gut that won’t budge—no matter how many diets or treadmill sessions you’ve tried? You’re not broken. You’re out of rhythm. And you can get back in. This book is your invitation to reclaim metabolic strength and shed visceral fat through real-food nutrition, effective movement, smart meal timing, deep rest, and stress mastery. No gimmicks. No prescriptions. Just proven, purpose‑driven strategies rooted in science and designed for midlife men who want to feel like themselves again. Inside, you’ll discover: • The hidden danger of ...

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MARCH 2026 'I devoured it.' - NIGELLA LAWSON 'Few people have aged so gracefully and enterprisingly as Prue. How she's done it is a revelation, full of humour and practical advice.' - DELIA SMITH 'Oh my days, this book is an absolute JOY! It is like sitting down with...

What if growing older didn’t mean slowing down? What if your 50s, 60s, and 70s could be your most capable, confident, and vital years yet? In this inspiring, science-based guide, author and lifelong martial artist Jimmy Lockett shows you exactly how to reclaim your body’s strength, mobility, and resilience—no matter when you start. You Can Still Move with Ease and Strength blends the latest research in exercise science, neuroscience, and healthy aging with the proven principles of Applied Cognitive Fitness (ACF). Whether you’re a lifelong athlete or a complete beginner, you’ll ...

Did you know? 60% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned two weeks into the new year 50% of these resolutions revolve around weight, exercise, and dieting By the first day of February, 80% of them are brokenYou may relate to these stats. And that is why you are reading this now! Why do you find it hard to sustain your exercise regime? What is the main reason why you continue to exercise without results? How can you integrate your exercise regimen with your busy daily routine? Every day, millions of Google searches around these questions are thrown up and 10 times as many answers are ...

If you’re a man over 50 who’s tired of feeling stiff, sluggish, or sidelined by pain, this book is your starting point to reclaim strength, mobility, and energy—naturally. You don’t need grueling gym sessions or risky workouts to get strong again. What you need is a smart, sustainable approach that restores your body’s natural design. Stretching for Strength Beyond 50 delivers exactly that—a practical, effective system to help you move better, feel younger, and live with confidence. This book will show you how to: Restore flexibility in your hips, shoulders, and back to move ...

Your most potent writer's tool is your own mind, Natalie Goldberg says. From there springs the detail and truth that give your written words power and authenticity. Now this bestselling author introduces you to the pleasure of creating vivid memoirs of your own with Old Friend from Far Away...

This Revised 2nd Edition with easier to follow self assessment guidance for current strength and flexibilty, contains instructions on using Functional Movement Screening (FMS) exercises which ensure you are well informed when choosing one of the exercise programs in this strength training book for seniors. Also contains links to free chair yoga, beginner and advanced program journals. Take an active step toward aging better and living longer for you, your partner, mother, father or friend by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button above right now. In this strength and conditioning book ...

“In 28 Days, Stand Taller, Move Steadier, and Get Floor-Confident—Even If You’re Starting From a Chair—Without a Gym or Fancy Gear.” If getting off the floor feels out of reach, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. I’m 55, NASM- and MovNat-certified, and I’ve coached adults 60+ for years with a simple truth: start where you are, then progress safely. With input from a geriatrics PT, a paramedic, and a chiropractor, this large-print, photo-guided plan begins at the chair and wall, adds calm Tai Chi–style balance, and builds to floor transitions you can trust. Short ...

Brought to you by Penguin. This is the ultimate manual for living better and longer. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it...

Bloomsbury presents The Midlife Cyclist written and read by Phil Cavell. 'I am blown away by the level of detail Phil Cavell brings to his work.' – Elinor Barker MBE, multiple world champion and Olympic gold medallist 'The Midlife Cyclist is a triumph' – Cycling Plus 'An amazing...

Unlock the secret to thriving, not just surviving, through your menopause journey in 21 days, even if previous solutions have left you in despair. Are you feeling overwhelmed or alone navigating through menopause after 50? Does it seem like you've been left to fend for yourself in this unchartered territory, inundated with an array of symptoms and a whirlpool of emotions? Do you wish there was someone who could guide you through this journey and understand what you're experiencing? You're not alone, and this is the guide you've been waiting for! Introducing an in-depth and empowering guide ...

'Simply the best book I've read on women's fitness and health' PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS 'A roadmap for being strong, capable, and free in our bodies at every age' JAMEELA JAMIL 'Witty, data-driven and realistic . . . the only way exercise should be written about!' JENNIFER COX What comes to mind...

Now that you're older, you may not spend much time flexing in front of the mirror or trying to add inches to your vertical leap. So why bother lifting weights? The truth is that building your muscles is more important than ever at this stage of life. Muscles tend to weaken with age, and this decline can eventually rob seniors of their active, independent lifestyles. Just like muscles, bones naturally get weaker as we age. Strength training exercises put weight on bones and muscles throughout the body to maintain mobility and prevent future injuries. Strength training is a style of exercise ...

This isn't your average fitness manual this is a call to war for men over 60 who refuse to go quietly This is for men who train like warriors, speak the truth and reject the slow death comfort. IF your 60+ and still breathing then your not done fighting. DON'T LET THE OLD MAN IN!

Your memory isn’t fading—it’s ready to be trained. In You Can Still Improve Your Memory, educator and lifelong learner Jimmy Lockett reveals a liberating truth: memory is not fixed, and age is no barrier to sharper recall. With the right habits, you can strengthen your mind at any stage of life. This book combines proven techniques with the latest brain science to give you a practical, encouraging roadmap. Whether you’re forgetting names, misplacing keys, or simply want more clarity, you’ll discover tools that fit easily into everyday life. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Train ...

Pilates Poem is a deeply personal and philosophically rich guide to the classical Pilates mat sequence, written by longtime instructor Michael Miller. More than a how-to manual, it is an exploration of movement as language — each exercise a verse in a poem, each breath a line of meter. Miller introduces his central concept of "uniform, eccentric loading," describing how the 34 exercises build upon one another in a precise sequence of flexion, extension, side bending, rotation, and torsion. Drawing on decades of teaching, he shares the biomechanical reasoning behind each movement, the ...

Wake up with more ease. Move with more confidence. Sleep with more calm. At any age. Across Japan, adults well into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s begin their days with fluid, steady movement. Meanwhile, many older adults in the West start their mornings fighting stiffness, struggling with socks, bracing for stairs, and quietly fearing the day ahead. What creates this difference? Not luck. Not perfect genes. A simple nightly habit. One that any senior can start tonight. In this warm, science-supported guide, Gloria Wiseman introduces The Renew Routine. It is a gentle, Japanese-inspired 12-...

Unlock Your Full Potential: Boost Mobility and Flexibility with Safe and Effective Stretching Exercises! As we age, staying active becomes more challenging. But what if you could improve your mobility, increase flexibility, and feel more confident in your movements—no matter your age? "Stretching Exercises for Seniors" is here to help you take control of your health, offering simple yet powerful exercises that can dramatically improve your quality of life. Why This Book? Gentle and Safe Routines: Carefully designed stretches that cater to the needs of seniors, focusing on joint mobility, ...

That stumble on the curb last week? The death-grip on the stair rail? The shuffle you've started doing without realizing it? Your balance is trying to tell you something. Most men over 50 notice their stability isn't what it used to be. But here's what physical therapists know that most balance programs miss: weakness isn't your problem. The connection between your joints and your brain is. This isn't another floor exercise book. Every drill starts at your kitchen counter and builds from there—because that's where real balance training belongs. What Makes This Different: Standing-only ...