Raising the Bar at 50 and Older: Fitness Lessons to Energize Your Life

By Lemuel B. Thomas Jr.

Are you wondering how to change your workout as you are getting older? Have you had a lapse in your exercise routine and need a jumpstart? Are you trying to make the most of the next chapter of your life? Raising the Bar at 50 and Above will help you start, rejuvenate or even transform your workout at 50, 60, 70 and beyond.

With my fourteen-year career as a fitness trainer, I'm constantly impressed with the workouts, determination and motivation of my clients over 50. In this book, I'll share some of the stories and health and wellness journeys of people that I handpicked to inspire you. I will highlight and bust some key myths that might be stopping you from receiving results. Raising the Bar is also filled with some of the best exercises to perform, and my top foods for you to eat. Also included is a sample workout plan for beginners. Let's get started!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Dec 3, 2018
• ISBN: 9780359265619

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Raising the Bar at 50 and Older

Fitness Lessons to Energize Your Life

by Lemuel B. Thomas Jr.

Raising the Bar at 50 and Older

Fitness Lessons to Energize Your Life

By: Lemuel B. Thomas Jr.

Copyright 2019 Lemuel B Thomas Jr.  All rights reserved.

The author reserves all rights.  Except for literary reviews, any use of this material, whole or in part, referenced in any way by any medium including, but not limited to: electronic, mechanical, or digital copy; and any recording thereof (Auditory, Digital, or Written) is forbidden without prior permission from the author.

Author:Lemuel B. Thomas Jr.

Editor: Deb Stratas

ISBN: 978-0-359-26561-9

Acknowledgments

I wish to thank the following people for helping and inspiring me.  I am blessed to have all of you in my life.

Felicia – My wife has listened to all my ideas and has helped me to grow into a better person.  Thanks for having my back and supporting me in everything I do.

Lemuel 3rd – To my son, for bringing so much joy in my life.

My mother Chassie and my dad Lemuel Sr. - For believing in me and having my back.  Thank you for fueling my passion for fitness and sports.  Thank you for encouraging me in every aspect of life.

My grand mother – Mama Eames thank you for always supporting me and give me your wisdom. 

Brothers and sisters – Felicia, Charles, Tahj, and Ciara for

Uncle Charles & Aunt Al

Uncle Phil

Uncle Nield

Aunt Cythinia

Cheyenne

Aunt Diane

Thanks to all my teachers and coaches for encouraging me. 

High School Football Coach – Mr. Bridges & Mr. Sanders

Track Coach – Mr. Brown

Chapter One

Introduction

Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now.

Mattie Stepanek

One: INTRODUCTION

Energize, Empower, & Elevate

I want to personally congratulate you for taking the first step to improving your health.  The first one is usually the hardest, so it takes courage right from the start.  The stories and the advice that I share in this book will guide you to live a healthier and happier life.  I will give you actions that you can apply to empower you on your health and fitness journey.  I titled this book Raising the Bar because it’s possible for everyone to live a healthy lifestyle.  You don’t have to be elite to raise the bar.  All you have to do is be willing to apply a few simple habits that I will highlight in the coming pages.

What will this book do for you? 

This book will provide you with motivation, tips and advice to get and stay active.  It will give you the exercises and nutrition advices as well as many other key elements that are needed to raise the bar at 50 and older. 

What else is coming in the book?

I have trained hundreds of people over my fourteen-year career as a fitness trainer. This book will give you stories and insights into the health and wellness journeys of people that I handpicked to inspire you.

I will highlight and bust some