Strength Training for Seniors Made Simple: Your Step-by-Step Program to Attain Age- Defying Confidence, Regain Muscle Mass and Increase Bone Density (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798265075499)

Are you concerned about your waning strength and weakening bones? As we age, we gradually begin to lose muscle mass and bone density, and many people don't even realize it's happening until they discover there's something they no longer can do. You might be one of them, and if you are, the chances are, you're wishing you'd done something to improve your strength years ago.

But there's good news: It's never too late to start.

It doesn't matter how little energy you have or how little you've exercised in the past. All that matters is that you're determined to rebuild your muscle mass, increase your bone density, and grow stronger with each day that passes.

Yours could be a future in which you surprise people with your strength and energy levels-so much so that they barely believe you when you tell them your age! This comprehensive guide to strength training in later life will show you exactly how to get there-and no matter how much you fear exercise, it's going to be an easier and more rewarding journey than you think.

Inside, you'll discover:

• The surprising benefits of strength training that go way beyond your muscles
• How to figure out your starting point and set achievable goals that will make you want to keep going
• Illustrated explanations of muscle groups, stretches and movements
• Custom made videos of each training day explaining all exercises
• How to fuel your body to get the most out of your training sessions (plus how to make good nutrition fun and easy)
• The importance of balance and flexibility, and how you can improve both through gentle, simple exercises
• Must-read advice on injury prevention-so you can ensure every workout is safe and effective
• How strength training can build back your bone density (and exactly why this is so important)
• Practical tips for staying consistent and maintaining your motivation, no matter the challenges that stand in your way
• A clear, easy-to-follow 21-day plan to get your fitness journey off the ground-complete with videos

Strength training sounds intimidating, especially if you've never done it before and you feel like you have health, energy, or mobility limitations that you fear might hold you back. BUT, strength training is exactly what everyone should be doing in later life, and it's much more accessible than you might realize.

All you need are clear directions and a determination to succeed, and you'll soon see that you're much more capable than you ever knew.