ABC Fitness For Seniors

By Decorey Jones

Title: ABC Fitness for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Aging

Description:

"ABC Fitness for Seniors" is a groundbreaking and comprehensive guide designed specifically to empower and inspire older adults on their journey towards better health and vitality. Written with the needs and unique consideratio

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decorey Jones
• Release date: Jul 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088208588

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Warm-Up Exercises

Gentle Stretches to Warm Up the Muscles

Joint-Mobility Exercises to Increase Flexibility

Deep Breathing Exercises to Promote Relaxation and Focus

Chapter 2: Balance and Coordination Exercises

Standing on One Leg for Balance Improvement

Walking Heel-To-Toe for Coordination Enhancement

Using Balance Boards or Stability Balls for Stability Training

Chapter 3: Strength Training Exercises

Chair Squats

Wall Push-Ups

Bicep Curls

Chapter 4: Cardiovascular Exercises

Brisk Walking or Marching in Place

Low-Impact Aerobics or Dancing

Stationary Cycling or Swimming

Stationary Cycling

Swimming

Chapter 5: Flexibility and Stretching Exercises

Neck Rotations and Shoulder Stretches

Neck Rotations

Shoulder Stretches

Hamstring Stretches and Calf Stretches

Hamstring Stretches

Calf Stretches

Yoga or Tai Chi Exercises

Yoga

Tai Chi

Chapter 6: Core Strengthening Exercises

Seated or Standing Abdominal Crunches

Seated Abdominal Crunches

Standing Abdominal Crunches

Pelvic Tilts and Bridges

Pelvic Tilts

Bridges

Plank Exercises

Beginner Level

Intermediate Level

Advanced Level

Chapter 7: Posture Improvement Exercises

Shoulder Blade Squeezes

Chin Tucks

Wall Slides

Conclusion

Glossary

References

Introduction

Hello there, seniors! Are you ready to feel like you used to in your golden years without the backache or knee pain holding you down? Well, you are in the right place because, in this book, together, we will conquer the world of fitness one step at a time.

Now, I know you might be feeling a bit demotivated at the thought of breaking a sweat, but before you start rolling your eyes at me, let me tell you something, those antiaging creams that you buy from the store are not going to bring back your youthful glow but what is going to do the trick is regular exercise. The real secret lies in moving your body, but hey, you don’t have to take my word for it. It’s proven