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1.Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)Cycling Past 50 (Ageless Athlete Series)
from Human Kinetics Publishers
Price: $12.89

Customer Review:
Very informative book about training and riding for those of us over 50. Uses the theory that your maximum heart rate decreases a very small amount over your lifetime (if you remain active) and doesn't not rely on formulas to figure out max heart rate. Offers specific training regimens in order to... more info

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2.Age Defying Fitness: Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your LifeAge Defying Fitness: Making the Most of Your Body for the Rest of Your Life
from Peachtree Publishers
Price: $13.57

Customer Review:
A very thorough how-to book to a more fit and healthier life. It starts with testing your status in 5 areas. Then, it prescribes specific exercises to do to improve the areas that are poor. It was written by 2 highly-praised physical therapists for the general population.

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3.Strength Training Past 50Strength Training Past 50
from Human Kinetics Publishers
Price: $11.53

Customer Review:
I was looking for a book with information on training older adults. This book isn't about that... It is a book on general weight training with general programs and general guidelines. It's a typical Westcott book with a few pages of general guidelines and principles and a few program examples. The... more info

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4.Yoga for 50+: Modified Poses and Techniques for a Safe PracticeYoga for 50+: Modified Poses and Techniques for a Safe Practice
from Ulysses Press
Price: $10.17

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I have been teaching yoga to an older group and this has helped me teach them safely with props, and keep them interested in learning new techniques without fear.

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5.Growing Old Is Not for Sissies II: Portraits of Senior AthletesGrowing Old Is Not for Sissies II: Portraits of Senior Athletes
from Pomegranate Communications
Price: $15.61

Customer Review:
This book is great for someone turning 40, 50, 60, 70...
It is so inspiring to see images of happy, healthy, active seniors.
I guarantee this book to be a big hit.

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6.Start Strong, Finish StrongStart Strong, Finish Strong
from Avery
Price: $18.21

Customer Review:
I went for this book because of my particular history, and I was disappointed. I was fired from a job in April, 1968 for obesity and hyperlipemia. Ken Cooper's original book "Aerobics" had been published in March and became my bible in my odessey back to health. As I have aged I have developed leg... more info

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7.Exercise for Older Adults: Ace s Guide for Fitness ProfessionalsExercise for Older Adults: Ace's Guide for Fitness Professionals
from Human Kinetics Publishers
Price: $34.20

Customer Review:
I bought this book because I am a physical therapist that needed more ideas on treating older adults. I found the book to have all the same information I learned in undergrad and nothing new that I could use. If you have gone to school for PT or exercise science I would not recommend this bood... more info

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8.Total Sports Conditioning for Athletes 50+: Workouts for Staying at the Top of Your GameTotal Sports Conditioning for Athletes 50+: Workouts for Staying at the Top of Your Game
from Ulysses Press
Price: $10.17

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9.After 50 It s Up To Us: Developing The Skills And Agility We ll NeedAfter 50 It's Up To Us: Developing The Skills And Agility We'll Need
from Clarity Group, Inc.
Price: $11.66

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What a wonderful book! The most fun book I've read in a long time. Makes perfect sense. What took so long for this one?

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10.Yoga for the Young at Heart: Gentle Stretching Exercises for SeniorsYoga for the Young at Heart: Gentle Stretching Exercises for Seniors
from Capra Pr

Customer Review:
Originally I purchased this book for my 83-year old Mother. When it arrived I decided to do the exercises so I could better help her. Well, I fell in love with the feeling the yoga exercises in this book gave my body. I have exercised regularly for over 5 years and was active prior to that. Before... more info

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