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Strength Training for Seniors: An Instructor Guide for Developing Safe and Effective Programs

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I'd recommend the version meant for the end user, however, unless you are actually an instructor. I got both but it was redundant. The core stuff for the weight lifter is in both books. Key thing is that it is very convincing that older folk, those above say 50, can and should do weight lifting. It's a good addition to all the other good stuff you should be doing. This book eases nubie's like myself, into weightlifting, even if we opt to use set equipment rather than free weights. Both free weights and other gym equipment is portrayed in this book.

I'm an ACE-certified personal trainer and was looking for some good information and new exercises to use with my client who is in their 60s. This book took basic strength training exercises and had a picture of a senior doing the exercise. Nothing in this book was new to me. If you are a physically active senior, this book may be all right for you. If you are a senior who has been sedentary or who is looking to improve upon daily activities of living, this book may not be right for you.