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As you grow old, it doesn't mean that you don't need to do fitness exercises. In fact, you need them more than ever. this way, your body will stay physically fit and combat certain health problems which old people are more prone to having.
If you don't believe these things, its time that you buy Marilyn Moffat and Carole Lewis' book entitled Age Defying Fitness. this is a good book that will open your eyes to the importance of health and fitness as people age. You can get the book under $20 from leading bookstores and online bookstores.
Different individuals have varying fitness levels. With the right physical therapist or doctor, you will be provided with your very own specific profile and assessment. this way, you can determine which physical exercises are suited to your level and age to achieve the most favorable health.
The physical body changes as a person grows old, and there's no doubt about that. Many old people are slowly realizing that and most of them can t easily accept such fact. Changes related to an individual's age is often induced, reversible, and inevitable. that is a fact that old people should accept and deal with.
With the aid of the book by Moffat/Lewis, old individuals can now overcome almost all the aches, unsteadiness, and stiffness of their joint muscles. By using their self-administered tests which are very simple, you can now assess your physical performance level based on the five vital domains. the five domains are balance, posture, flexibility, strength, and endurance.
Based on the results of the tests provided, the authors are able to develop your personal profile. the book features very easy stretching and strengthening exercises that are largely based on the newest clinical researches. A theraband is also included; it is a resistive band used in certain kinds of exercise.
Age Defying Fitness is not just the typical how-to reference book because it encourages its readers to take full responsibility over their physical wellness. Straightforward everyday approach is also offered by the authors in order for the reader to achieve better health.
The book's authors are widely recognized in their own fields. Marilyn Moffat is a physical therapist recognized internationally as a leader/professor in the University of New York. She also was the president of APTA or the American Physical therapy Association for a term of six consecutive years. At present, she is currently included on the World Federation of Physical therapy's executive committee. For nearly 40 years she is practicing her profession in the private sector.
Carole Lewis is also a physical therapist, and is the owner/founder of a huge PT practice in Washington. She is a full-time professor in the Geriatrics Department of GWU (George Washington University). Lewis also published various articles and textbooks about aging.
The book is very interesting to read and the aging reader can appreciate very much all the photographs and drawings. Many reviews have given Age Defying Fitness very high ratings and they encourage other people, especially aging baby boomers, to purchase the book.
Old people will likely get a low assessment on the quizzes, but if you continue reading, you might be able to pass the different tests provided on the book. Purchase the book now and don't miss the chance to stay fit in your golden years.
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