Strength Training Past 50

Thomas R Baechle author Wayne Westcott author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Human Kinetics Publishers

Published:4th May '15

Should be back in stock very soon

Strength Training Past 50 cover

Reviews in relevant UK and European websites, magazines and journals including Men's Fitness, FitPro and Saga magazines. Featured at various fitness events throughout the UK and Europe including Bodypower Expo, Fibo and Fitpro. Solus emails, inclusion in online newsletters and posted on Human Kinetics' Health and Fitness Blog. A strength training guide for active adults aged over fifty.

Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis. This 3rd edition features 83 exercises for free weights, machines, kettlebells and elastic bands plus 30 programmes for endurance, speed and strength.

Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with Strength Training Past 50.

Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Whether you are just getting started or have been training your entire life, Strength Training Past 50 has you covered. In the third edition of this best-selling guide, you’ll find these topics:

- 83 exercises for free weights, machines, bands, and balls

- 30 workouts for increasing size, endurance, and strength

- Sport-specific programs for tennis, golf, cycling, running, and more

- Eating plans and nutrition advice for adding lean muscle and losing fat

Strength Training Past 50 will keep you active, healthy, and looking great with workouts and programs designed just for you.

“Wayne Westcott is a pioneer, leading researcher, and authority on strength training, metabolism, and fitness. He puts it all together in Strength Training Past 50, a must-read for anyone who cares about strength and health!”

Nicholas DiNubile, MD-- Orthopedic Surgeon and Best-Selling Author, Chief Medical Officer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)

“From basic exercise technique to advanced program design, this guide is a must-read for men and women over 50.”

Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD, FACSM, FNSCA-- Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, Author of Youth Strength Training

“Readers will find Dr. Westcott’s writing style easy to follow and will enjoy what it feels like to train past 50.”

Peter Ronai, MS, FACSM, RCEP, CSCS-D-- Clinical Associate Professor Exercise Science, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science, Sacred Heart University

“Staying strong and fit after 50 is absolutely achievable—and Drs. Westcott and Baechle provide the winning game plan for doing so!”

Ken Mannie -- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Michigan State University

ISBN: 9781450497916

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 567g

272 pages

Third Edition