Exercise as You Grow Older

by Naomi Lederach

The authors--a mother, her daughter and granddaughter--maintain that old age is no excuse for being unfit and that even people who are already healthy "could, if they would, be more active and feel better about themselves and be even healthier, too." Interspersed with stories about themselves, the authors suggest exercises for beginners and for people with limited strength and flexibility. There is, for example, the "finger spread," which consists of extending arms horizontally, making a fist and then spreading the fingers. Directions are clearly written and amply illustrated. The book is also notable for its common-sense approach. On pacing, the authors write: "Don't compare yourself with anyone but yourself."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0934672326
• ISBN13: 9780934672320
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Good Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great strategies for the elderly or arthritic

I purchased this for my mother who is notoriously inconsistent with exercise. She received it and immediately began using the ideas to increase her activity level. She especially liked the informal language and the ease with which the exercises can be done.

Great exercise book for beginners, elderly, infirm.

This upbeat book provides a series of gentle exercises to promote flexibility, coordination, and balance. It has a chapter encouraging walking for aerobic activity. It is designed for elderly who are beginning to exercise, but is good for anyone who needs a comprehensive but light exercise program. The exercises are simple, enjoyable, and many can be done while sitting. This book has large type for easy reading and is well illustrated. It is a large softcover book, 8.5 x 11 inches with 112 pages.