Fit Over 40 For Dummies

Product DescriptionTired of feeling tired all the time? Do you find yourself thinking wistfully of the days when your belt-size was less than your age.your dress size less than your kid’s last birthday? Remember when the only spare tire you had to worry about was the one in your trunk? Do you find yourself gasping for breath at the top of the basement stairs? If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re ready for an over 40 fitness plan. And Fit Over 40 For Dummies is the place to start.Your complete guide to being fit and fabulous over 40, it shows you step-by-step how to set up a personalized fitness routine and stick to it, no matter what your age, weight, or athletic ability. Packed with practical know-how and inspiring anecdotes it shows you how to: Lose weight and inches from your waistline Boost your energy levels Lower or prevent high blood pressure Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes Improve your muscle tone Give your skin a healthy glow Have a more vibrant sex life Rebound from life-changing events more quickly Get fitter than couch potatoes half your age Live a longer, healthier lifeCombing her own experiences with the latest scientific research, retired women’s tennis pro, Betsy Nagelsen McCormack explores what it takes to be fit over forty. And, step-by-step, she shows you how to: Assess your fitness level Eat right for maximum fitness Choose and buying exercise equipment Select the right gym Develop a balanced program of aerobics, weight training and stretching Integrate exercise into your daily routine Prevent and working around common injuries and ailments Explore sports, outdoor activities, and moreStop thinking about how great it would be to feel twenty-five again and do something about it. Fit Over 40 For Dummies helps you get on the road to health and well-being.Amazon.com ReviewDuring her 23-year professional tennis career, Betsy Nagelsen beat Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Pam Shriver on the court, and now she's beating the clock with a no-nonsense approach to fitness over 40. Presented in the classic For Dummies series style--simple language and easy-to-read pages peppered with icons, cartoons, and lots of sidebars to break up the 28 chapters in this 330-page book--Fit over 40 increases the most lethargic mouse potato's (the term for computer-age slouches) understanding of the aging process, while offering a practical game plan for "turning back the hands of your body clock."Described by Monica Seles as "one of the fittest people I know," Nagelson McCormack is respected in the athletic community for her dogged devotion to keeping fit, and, with the help of veteran health writer Mike Yorkey, she inspires readers to follow suit in an entertaining, informative, and collegial way. As this U.S. Open Senior Women's Doubles Champ educates you about metabolism (once it slows, you'll automatically gain a pound or two a year unless you exercise), the three pillars of fitness (cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching), the fundamentals of good nutrition, choosing the right exercise program, and even tips for checking out a gym, you'll feel as if you're getting the skinny from an informed friend.Filled with black-and-white photographs of Nagelson McCormack exercising, Fit over 40 is designed for busy people (indeed, she advises readers to initially commit to a workout that's just five minutes long) who want to skip between chapters and absorb vast amounts of information quickly. To liven things up, you'll even find sidebars on soccer star Brandi Chastain's sports bra, a critique of fitness magazines and Web sites, and a list of inspiring fitness movies. --Deborah Geigis BerryFrom the Back Cover"This book is a must read for anyone beginning or continuing an excercise program…" —J. Richard Steadman, M.D.—Steadman Hawkins Clinic "Betsy Nagelsen is one of the fittest people I know. When I'm in my 40's, I will be glad to have this book." —Monica Seles "Few play.…