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Fitness After 40: How to Stay Strong at Any Age [Paperback]

Vonda Wright M.D. , Ruth Winter , Nolan Ryan
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Book Description

January 7, 2009

It's one of the undeniable facts of life. After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. No matter how fit we may have been at 20, we're very different people after 40. But growing older doesn't have to diminish our fitness level. The good news is that not only can we retain the vigor of our youth, we can actually perform as well, if not better, than ever. Dr. Vonda Wright is the creator of a unique medi-cal program specifically designed to target the fitness and performance needs of mature athletes. In "Fitness After 40," she shows readers how to use flexibility, aerobic exercise, and strength training to maximize the benefits of their fitness regime. By following her proven program, anyone can learn to:

understand their bodies and approach exercise and injury in a new way - make the most of their exercise routine during a busy week - hydrate and understand how to eat right - avoid injury to rotator cuffs, lower back, knees, and legs - maximize stretching, running, and weight training

Complete with a nutrition plan and an exercise program for older athletes, "Fitness After 40" will help everyone regain the energy of their youth and look and feel better than ever.


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“…for anyone who hasn't been in the game for a while...gives you the tips and tools you need to get off of the couch and back in the race…definitely a motivational tool.” -- bookbargainsandpreviews.com

Book Description

It’s one of the undeniable facts of life. After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. No matter how fit we may have been at 20, we’re very different people after 40. But growing older doesn’t have to diminish our fitness level. The good news is that not only can we retain the vigor of our youth, we can actually perform as well, if not better, than ever. Dr. Vonda Wright is the creator of a unique medi­cal program specifically designed to target the fitness and performance needs of mature athletes. In Fitness After 40, she shows readers how to use flexibility, aerobic exercise, and strength training to maximize the benefits of their fitness regime. By following her proven program, anyone can learn to:

understand their bodies and approach exercise and injury in a new way • make the most of their exercise routine during a busy week • hydrate and understand how to eat right • avoid injury to rotator cuffs, lower back, knees, and legs • maximize stretching, running, and weight training

Complete with a nutrition plan and an exercise program for older athletes, Fitness After 40 will help everyone regain the energy of their youth and look and feel better than ever.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: AMACOM; 1 edition (January 7, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0814409946
  • ISBN-13: 978-0814409947
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.9 x 9.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended January 7, 2010
By CTF
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This book is filled with common sense advice and some fantastic exercises. I'm 50 and in fairly good shape (I run, elliptical or bike for a half hour 5-6 days a week - plus I walk my dog for an hour each day). I've been experiencing "boomeritis" in recent months and was going from one injury to another. And half the time, the injury came about from doing simple tasks like tossing a ball for my dog or just getting out of bed in the morning. Vonda Wright is an orthopaedic surgeon so I trusted what she had to say - and again, the book is really filled with common sense advice. She gives great flexibility and strength training workouts and answered most of the questions I had about how to remain active when your body is starting to balk. It motivated me to incorporate a strength training workout into my usual routine, and I'm glad I did. The book is for anyone who enjoys being active (or is just starting out and wants to become active) and hopes to stay that way for a long time. I highly recommend this book.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness made easy February 8, 2009
Format:Paperback
Well written by an orthopedic surgeon who understands body mechanics better than any lay person could. The directions for the exercises are clear, and the many photos leave nothing to chance.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed February 17, 2009
Format:Paperback
After being a couch potato I decided to jump back into things but was nervous about being out of shape. This book is for anyone who hasn't been in the game for awhile and gives you the tips and tools you need to get off of the couch and back in the race. This book speaks to you not at you and is definately a motivational tool for me.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Fitness After 40
great book!! I feel if you learn just one thing new then the material is valuable and useful!! Fitness is a great thing!
Published 1 month ago by kimmy shimmy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fitness After 40
Dr. Wright is an expert on maintaining fitness throughout life. Her suggestions and methods are sensible and can be done starting at any age. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Marilyn L. Graham
4.0 out of 5 stars where are the promised videos on fitnessafter40book.com
This is a great book. There is wealth of information on creating your own fitness routine. The book references her website to get the videos showing the exercises. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Angie
3.0 out of 5 stars a bit shallow
I expected more info about menopause issues. The book is fine, but aimed most to people who need motivation to get off the couch. Read more
Published 10 months ago by tytania
4.0 out of 5 stars a very good fitness manual
If you are looking for a training manual... this is a good choice. I only wish there was more help for those of us who don't plan to run a marathon, it just seems a bit too focused... Read more
Published 14 months ago by therese
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
This is one of the best books I have used/read about fitness. It is also downloaded to my kindle so I can take and use it anywhere.
Published 15 months ago by sunny
5.0 out of 5 stars Mature Fitness
This is a great book for anyone interested in maintaining strength and fitness in those turbulent "middle" years. Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. H. Zotis
4.0 out of 5 stars Fitness after 40
The author is generous in sharing her experienced knowledge of physical conditioning with other master's and senior-games athletes. Read more
Published on September 9, 2010 by Bud Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars Get stretching
It was just what I was looking for to help me get my body in shape. I will be stretching at least every other day.
Published on August 7, 2010 by Pat Bodnar
4.0 out of 5 stars fitness after 40 by Wright
Informative publication. Should have purchased earlier in life. One issue-Clarity respecting the "How to do" many of the exercises by illustration or step-by-step would have been... Read more
Published on July 25, 2010 by follow the river
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