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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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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...

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 ...

Overcome speaking anxiety and build crystal-clear articulation with this empowering daily self-help audio program. Whether you are preparing for a high-stakes job interview, leading a crucial office meeting, or simply navigating casual social conversations, mastering your vocal presence changes...

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...

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 ...

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...

Reclaim your mobility and prevent falls with a gentle senior fitness routine designed to build lasting independence. If you wake up feeling stiff, struggle with balance, or worry about aging safely at home, this calm and reassuring guide provides the exact starting line you need. Step away from...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Thriving Beyond Fifty. Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down! This audiobook shows you how to create a personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance and improve mobility. Physiotherapist and over-50s health...

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 intervenes with treatments...

'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...

Have you tried all the "get fit books" and failed and even ignored your own doctor warning you to get in shape? Do you feel hopeless, depressed, and angry? Then this book is for you. I wrote this as a motivation for myself, because I used to be struggling, out-of-shape with a sense of hopelessness, and I swore that I would never go back to that dark place. I was working seven days a week, smoking and drinking for years, until I woke up one day and realized that I was going to die and that “no one was coming” to save me.

You lose strength three times faster than you lose muscle. That is why the mirror tells you you're fine—and the chair tells you the truth. You probably did it this morning without thinking. You slid forward in the seat, placed a hand on the armrest, rocked once to build momentum, and stood up. Twenty years ago, you just stood. Nobody diagnoses that. It simply becomes "how you get up." Then it keeps going—one small concession at a time—until an afternoon arrives when a rug slips, and everyone calls it "sudden." It was never sudden. It was measurable the whole way down. And almost every...

Move better, feel safer, and stay active—in just minutes a day. Designed specifically for older adults, 28-Day Chair Yoga for Seniors gives you a gentle, senior-safe plan you can follow at home using only a chair. No floor exercises required. Who this book is for Adults 60+ who want to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without getting on the floor. Beginners with limited mobility, stiffness, or joint pain (arthritis, back or knee issues). Caregivers/instructors who need clear, step-by-step routines that are easy to teach. What you’ll get A 28-day plan with short sessions (10–...

Build the Strength and Confidence to Get Down to the Floor — and Back Up Again Floor-to-Standing Strength After 60 is a practical, illustrated guide designed to help older adults improve the strength, mobility, balance, coordination and confidence needed to move between standing, kneeling, sitting and the floor. Getting down to the floor can become more difficult with age. Stiffer knees, reduced hip or ankle mobility, weaker legs, balance changes and fear of getting stuck can all make the movement feel harder than it once did. This book breaks the skill down into simple, manageable stages...

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 ...

Strength doesn't retire. But nobody hands you the plan — until now. You don't need a gym membership. You don't need a trainer, a garage full of equipment, or an hour a day. You need a sturdy chair, ten minutes, and a plan built for how men's bodies change after 60. Chair Exercises for Men Over 60 is that plan. Inside, you'll find 73 seated exercises — every single one clearly illustrated — organized into a structured 28-day program that tells you exactly what to do each day. No guesswork. No jargon. No poses designed for someone half your age. This book will help you: Rebuild muscle ...