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~ Miriam Nelson (Author), Sarah Wernick Ph.D. (Contributor) "Ask Bernice for help, and she says, "Sure..." (more)
Key Phrases: side hip raise, upward row, standing leg curl, Strong Women, Tufts University, Maida Lois (more...)
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The sad truth of all exercise programs is that you have to follow them to get results. This one is no different, but its well-designed, progressive strength-training promises the fountain of youth in two 40-minute sessions a week. An extravagant claim? Yes. But many women, especially those between age 40 and 80, can achieve certain measures of youth: denser bones, better balance and flexibility, more strength and energy than women years younger. The guidelines in Strong Women Stay Young are backed with solid--though small--studies and thorough explanations of how aging changes your body. Authors Miriam E. Nelson and Sarah Wernick include clear charts, instructions, and exercise illustrations featuring women who carry extra pounds and years gracefully. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Studies have shown that weight-bearing exercise improves bone density, crucial to preventing osteoporosis in women. Nelson's research at the School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, the results of which were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, proves that strength training also improves balance, increases energy, and helps to control weight, especially when used in conjunction with regular aerobic activity. This book presents a program for strength training based on a graduated schedule of weight-lifting exercises. The exercises can be done either with free weights or on a weight-lifting machine. In addition, Nelson provides suggestions for maintaining one's motivation and finding the time for exercise. Well done and easy to follow, this would be a useful purchase for public and health libraries.?Susan Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, Ohio
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam; Revised edition (December 27, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553588737
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553588736
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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243 of 243 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 14 months, 170 workouts, and 30 lbs later..., May 22, 2000
By dina_c "dina_c" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
Fourteen months ago, my size 12 blue jeans were starting to feel just a little bit more than tight. I had just seen the pictures of myself at my sister's wedding...and they weren't pretty. They made me realize that I had gone from always having been extremely slender to well, to put it politely, junoesque.

I started this program March 4, 1999, after reading an excerpt from Strong Women Stay Slim in the Reader's Digest. I was looking for a program that I could do for the rest of my life. It had to be one that did not involve going to a gym, since I have a 100% failure rate with exercise dependent on a gym. It had to be one that helped me drop the 30 lbs. I had picked up since taking a sedentary job in the suburbs. It had to be forgiving of my sometimes irregular schedule. It had to get me back in shape for my 25th high school reunion.

After six weeks of following the exercises in the Reader's Digest Article, I was already seeing results, so I bought Strong Women Stay Young, and added the ankle weight and abs exercises from the book to my program. I also started taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, and walking to the store instead of driving. (I did do the program an average of three times a week, rather than the recommended two.)

By the time my high school reunion rolled around, I had dropped the extra 30 lbs (without dieting -- just sensible eating). So many people at work have commented in the change in my appearance and have asked how I did it, that I've taken to carrying Reader's Digest reprints of the original article around to hand out when asked. My thighs and my upper arms have slimmed down and firmed up. My belt went from too tight on the largest hole to too loose on the smallest. I continue to get stronger and to improve my sense of balance. And my jeans are now a size six...

Some of the other reviews raise concerns that this program is too mild to be effective. Perhaps that's true, if you're looking for serious bodybuilding, or want to train for a marathon. But as for me, I wanted to be stronger and slimmer. I am. I wanted a program that I would actually do, instead of one that I would drift away from. Fourteen months later, I'm still working out. My experience is that this works, if you actually do it.

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105 of 105 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for women with a family history of osteporosis., July 16, 1998
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After "baby sitting" my mother during a recent hospital stay by my father, I realized I had to do something. My mother is now in her 70's and was diagnosed with osteoporosis several years ago. She has be going downhill ever since with the classic widow's hump. A woman who was 5'7" that now barely comes up to my shoulder and I am 5'6". After doing some research on osteoporosis I realized that strength training was a key component to preventing osteoporosis. I borrowed "Strong Women Stay Young" from a friend and the book aroused my interest enough that I bought my own copy along with my weights. (You should have seen the man's face at the sporting goods store when I requested 20 lb leg weights.) I started out at age 47 with 3 lbs on the triceps lifts, 4 lbs on the biceps lifts, and 5 lbs. on each leg. I will admit I could barely complete both sets of reps on the triceps at 3 lbs. Now, 17 weeks later, I am lifting 9 1/2 lbs on the tri! ! ceps, 10 1/2 lbs on the biceps, and 16 lbs on each leg. And still progressing at a slow rate as each weight becomes easier. I love the way my muscles feel. . . toned and tight but not bulked up. I plan to continue my lifting for the remainder of my life in order to keep from ending up with problems like my mom. I have also started my 16 year old daughter on the program. She is fit, healthy, and active in sports, but I feel that the program will benefit her long after the school sports have been left behind. I would like to start my mom on the program, but she doesn't think she can do it because she is so weak. Maybe one day. Buying Strong Women Stay Young and my weights and committing to the program was one of the best decisions of my life, which I hope will be a long and healthy one.
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78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A middle-aged lady like me start lifting weights???? YES!!!!, May 20, 1999
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The book was recommended to me by an orthopedic doctor I was seeing about my frozen shoulder. She told me that being a blue-eyed blonde woman, I fit the high risk profile for osteoporosis and could benefit from doing the exercises in this book. I read it and it seemed to make sense. I bought the weights (a set at a time as it wasn't easy to carry the 20 lb. set for one leg let alone having to carry an additional 20 lbs. for the other leg -- and then the ones for the arms!!!!) and have been doing the exercises for about 3 months. I am increasing the arm weights slowly because of my shoulder, but am progressing well. The exercises are described well, and since there are only 8, they do not take too much time and are easy to remember. The exercises are done slowly and you mostly do only 2 sets of 8 repetitions. If you are doing them right, that is all you are able to do. The book suggests doing the routine 2 times a week, but I find I like to do it every-other-day if I have time. There seems to be the extra benefit of relaxation which results by the time you finish the routine. There is also a video you can order which is helpful to check to make sure your form is correct. I am 47 and was in fairly good shape before starting, but I have noticed my body is more toned since doing the exercises and my balance is improving, something I didn't realize I was beginning to lose. However, I also do some stomach crunches and the like in addition. The lifting seems to give me the energy to do more. I definitely am getting stronger as I now can lift heavier weights than I could before I started. I probably would never have thought about using weights before reading this book, but the exercises seem to be doing me good and I intend to keep doing them. It is easy to make the time because you can do them while watching TV or reading or just talking to someone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview to get started and keep going on an exercise program!
I highly recommend the book. The weight program is very easy to implement, and within three weeks I noticed a difference.
Published 1 month ago by J. Shepphird

2.0 out of 5 stars Strong Women Stay Young
Received wrong book. However, credit and an apology were both issued in a timely manner.
Published 10 months ago by Eloise R. Breidenbaugh

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
The price was just right and it shipped immediately. The book is proving very helpful to me as some one still recovering from back surgery!! Thanks!
Published 10 months ago by B. SCOFIELD

5.0 out of 5 stars A Program Thats realistic
I have spent a lot of money on exercise programs, equipment, and DVD's. I never have the time or motivation to really follow through. This simple program is different. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Bernadette

5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended
As someone who has never stuck to an exercise program, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It's very encouraging to women of all ages and user-friendly! Read more
Published 12 months ago by JW

5.0 out of 5 stars This Really Works
Nelson's book is very accessible. The weight lifting routines are easy to follow,
and they do work. Read more
Published 15 months ago by E. Mazurek

4.0 out of 5 stars strong women stay young
Excellent read. Just what I wanted. Have emailed them for further info to which they responded promptly with a helpful reply. I would recommend this book.
Published 16 months ago by P. McCarthy

1.0 out of 5 stars strong women stay young
too detailed and too much repeating and lost my interest. never finished it and will give it to our library.
Published 20 months ago by M. Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars STRONG WOMEN STAY YOUNG
I was very happy with the book and the timely manner in which it was sent. Thank You
Published 22 months ago by Mary Betten

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for Women of All Ages
This is the revised edition of "Strong Women Stay Young", and in this edition there have been quite a few changes in the basic weight-training routine offered in the original... Read more
Published on October 11, 2007 by L. Kelly

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