The Couch Potato Exercise Program


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The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program


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Get Fit and Stay Fit! It is so nice to feel good and to look good. The problem, of course, is how to get from here to there. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is a simple strength and endurance training program that will do the job. There are plenty of exercise programs that require the use of fancy equipment. This program comes about as close as you can get to requiring no equipment at all. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is also a lot of fun. The many variations of the Program keep your interest high and provide as much challenge as you might possibly want. Finally, almost anyone can use the Program - couch potato to athlete, kids to senior citizens, women or men. A simple exercise program for everybody that's fun to use: make it a part of your life-style and get fit and stay fit. Stephen J. Winter, Ph.D., has been a fitness enthusiast since his teens. He has excelled in weight lifting and distance running and has done well in other sports including rowing, swimming, and bicycling. In recent years, he has experimented with the use of simple calisthenics movements in conjunction with walking and running as a means of getting fit and staying fit. The K*I*S*S* Fitness Program is one result of this experimentation. Now Social Security age and still winning fitness contests against men young enough to be his grandchildren, he is a good example of the effectiveness of the type of fitness program described in this book. Winter is a certified personal trainer and now lives with his family in Norwich, New York.




Hiking for the Couch Potato


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"Hiking for the Couch Potato" gently prods readers to try hiking, advises on hikes and gear, discusses meeting a significant other on the trail, and offers an "Ode to Frozen Green Peas." Recipes, illustrations, and potato information and events add an extra layer of fun to the book.







Younger Next Year: The Exercise Program


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The definitive exercise book that the one-million-plus readers of the Younger Next Year® series have been waiting for—and the exercise book that takes the intimidation out of starting a workout routine. Based on the science that shows how we can turn back our biological clocks by a combination of aerobics and strength fitness, it’s a guide that will show every reader how to live with newfound vibrancy, strength, endurance, confidence, and joy—and it goes deep enough to be your exercise companion for life, even if you eventually take it to Masters levels. Younger Next Year: The Exercise Program combines the best information from the New York Times bestselling Younger Next Year with the cutting-edge knowledge and workouts from Thinner This Year. Here is the revolutionary 10-minute warm-up (critical for maintaining ankle, shoulder, and hip mobility). The five amazing things aerobic exercise will do for your body, and finding the method that works for you. How to get fit better and quicker with intervals. The importance of “whole-body” strength training and “rebooting the core.” Plus, the Twenty-Five Sacred Exercises that will be the foundation for your strength-training routine for life.




The Osteoporosis Solution


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A guide to osteoporosis presents new information on how to prevent and treat the illness, explaining how nutritional therapies can reduce bone loss without detrimental side effects.




The Interval Training Workout


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Introduces exercise routines that alternate brief periods of intensexercises, periods of rest, and longer exercise sessions in order to increaseonditioning, build muscle, and lose fat.




Fitness Over Fifty


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Culled from the advice of a team of experts selected by the National Institute on Aging, a book-and-CD guide shares a range of exercises selected to help older adults maintain their health and independence, in a reference that provides coverage of staying motivated, increasing flexibility, and eating for optimum nutrition. Reprint.




Prevention's 3-2-1 Weight Loss Plan


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#1 New York Times best-selling author Joy Bauer shows you how you can eat your favorite foods, kick up your energy level, and take off pounds! Joy Bauer, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Joy Bauer's Food Cures, and one of the nation's leading nutrition authorities, teams up with Prevention, America's favorite health magazine, for an easy-to-follow diet and exercise program that delivers steady, safe, and impressive weight loss?up to 6 pounds in the first week, and up to 2 pounds every week thereafter?and you'll enjoy every minute of it! Millions of viewers who watch Joy Bauer's regular appearances on the Today show have come to rely on her sound nutritional advice and encouraging motivational tips. Prevention's 3-2-1 Weight Loss Plan combines effective eating, fitness, and thinking into one winning formula: 3-2-1 eating: Boost energy, and reduce cravings by eating 3 meals, 2 snacks, and 1 delicious treat every day 3-2-1 fitness: Boost your metabolism, burn fat, and stay motivated with 3 minutes of cardio exercise, 2 minutes of strengthening movements, and 1 minute of abdominal work. 3-2-1 thinking: Easy-to-remember positive behavior techniques. Some you do 3 times a day (each time you eat a meal), 2 times a day (just before or during lunch and dinner), or just 1 time a day (at the end of the day or week.) The 3-2-1 approach minimizes the effort and maximizes the satisfaction. How does it do this? With the following unique and powerful benefits: - Less hunger and more satisfaction from every bite - The opportunity to eat your favorite foods every day - A sane meal plan for people with insane lives - Effective exercise that is invigorating, interesting, and motivating - A faster metabolism - A system for staying motivated And, best of all, it works. Prevention's 3-2-1 Weight Loss Plan is the last weight loss plan you'll ever need!




Weight Training For Dummies


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Feel strong, toned and terrific with the latest moves in strength training Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know a barbell from a chocolate bar, a fitness junkie looking to expand your knowledge on weight training, or you're recovering from an injury and need to rebuild strength, this book is for you. Find out how to use exercise machines and weights at the gym and design a workout to do at home. Know your way around a gym — learn all the weight lifting lingo, equipment and etiquette Help control your weight — raise your basal metabolism and burn fat, not muscle, while eating right Keep your bones healthy — maintain bone density and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis Track your progress — use a daily workout log to track your journey from soft to strong Stay motivated — try a blend of machines, free weights, balls, bands and classes to keep your workout interesting Improve your heart health — work your heart and lungs with aerobic exercise to complement your strength training Exercise safely — follow step-by-step instructions on how to train without hurting yourself Mix up your weight training — improve your balance and coordination with yoga and Pilates moves Open the book and find: More than 150 weight training exercises with photos The latest in equipment, including free weights and machines The best moves for working your core Information on toning and strengthening without bulking up How to find a fitness trainer The latest exercise DVDs to hire, buy or download The lowdown on exercise deals and duds Current data on nutritional supplements Learn to: Customise a safe and effective exercise program to suit your lifestyle Use free weights, kettlebells andmore to target specific areas Complement your workout withPilates and yoga Balance your diet to fuel your workout