STRONG EB
About this book
Step into a vibrant, healthier future with Strong.
Think it's too late to get fit and strong? Think again. This definitive guide to active ageing, by personal trainer and pro-age champion Jacqueline Hooton, aka @hergardengym, will equip you to do just that.
Featuring over 100 step-by-step exercises, this book brings together more than two decades of expertise and advice from Jacqueline's career as a PT and incorporates the latest research on how to age better.
With easy-to-follow, 12-week progressive programmes for all abilities, from absolute beginners to experienced exercisers, Jacqueline shows that while we can't stop growing older, we can influence how we grow older.
You will discover:
- the 11 components of fitness and how to apply them to your personal health goals.
- routines that are sustainable and will allow you to build consistency for life.
- fun fitness challenges and tests to identify weaknesses to work on as well as your greatest strengths.
- key aspects of injury prevention, surgery rehab and nutrition approaches for healthier ageing.
Live better, age well and stay STRONG!
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Note to Readers
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- My Fitness Journey
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 1: What is Physical Fitness?
- Chapter 2: An Introduction to Active Ageing
- Chapter 3: Challenging Changes
- Chapter 4: Understanding Menopause
- Chapter 5: The Big Life Changes
- Chapter 6: Your Pelvic Health
- Chapter 7: How to Eat Well
- Chapter 8: Your Home Workout Guide
- Chapter 9: Understanding Movement
- Chapter 10: Work It Out
- Chapter 11: Your Weekly Plan
- Chapter 12: Rehab Exercises
- Chapter 13: Stretch It Out
- Chapter 14: Demystifying Exercise
- Final Thoughts
- Endnotes
- Footnotes
- Acknowledgements
- About the Publisher
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