Clarke - Strength Training for Seniors: A Simple and Effective Beginner Friendly Home Workout Program and Meal Plans for Over 50s.

Take care of your body. It is the only place you have to live. Jim Rohn

Jack and Ed were both turning 59 in the spring and decided to make New Years resolutions to get in shape. Jack followed through with his resolution, Ed not so much.

Jack worked out at home three times a week while Ed considered walking around the house during commercials but never did. Jack followed a structured exercise program while Ed kept meaning to do what he could remember from football workouts in high school but never got around to it. Jack and his wife walked the neighborhood daily, while Ed and his wife walked from the sofa to their kitchen and back.

Jim and Ed both turned 59 in the spring, but only one of them made it to 65. And it wasnt Ed.

What was the difference? One wordexercise.

Per a 2015 statistic, there are about ...417,000 individuals living at or above the age of 100 worldwide. When interviewed, it was discovered that in addition to a positive attitude, another common trait shared with those centenarians is that every single one of them lives an active lifestyle.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that serious health problems were far less likely to occur in people who are physically active than those who are not. Specifically, in 2018, the CDC reported that ...people who frequently exercise or are physically active have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers... People who exercised regularly also had lower rates of arthritis, obesity and erectile dysfunction.

The truth is, far too many of us sit around and dream about our dream body and do not take the steps needed to make that dream a reality. Would you believe that less than 3 percent of Americans live a healthy lifestyle? Three percent! That means the majority of us are living an inactive lifestyle, and usually that lifestyle includes unhealthy eating habits. Combined, they are the leading catalysts for deaths among seniors in America. Keeping your butt glued to the couch can dramatically add to one's ability to become a statistic to any number of health ailments such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesityas well as Cancer.

Here are a few interesting statistics from Policy Advice 2021. Statistics show that less than 23% of average American adults meet Physical Activity requirements. 82.1 million US residents aged six and above dont exercise at all. Lack of proper exercise incurs $117 billion in health costs per annum for the US government. More than 97 million US adults are overweight. 15,000 military applicants cant qualify due to weight problems.

How do we combat these unfortunate statistics? With a change in mentality.

You have more control over your body than you thinkyou can control, manage, or completely avoid 60-70% of known chronic conditions with physical fitness, healthy nutrition, and mental balance. Samir Becic

In other words, exercise and healthy eating should become habitual. Why? Because it is essential, and this book has been designed to help you regain control of and build healthier habits that will transform your life.

Exercise and healthy eating not only adds to one's lifespan, but it helps maintain the temple which is your body. Routine exercise increases brain activity, helps lower stress, and aids in proper sexual function as well as cultivates a more youthful appearance. A healthy diet helps provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, vital to the bodys healthy daily functioning.

You see, the body loses 3-5% of our muscle mass every ten years after the age of 30. As we get older, a loss of muscle can increase falls and fractures along with weakness and less flexibility and mobility. This loss of muscle mass is a natural occurrence known as Sarcopenia, but just because it's natural doesnt mean we have to accept it! In fact, inside the pages of this book are the keys to not only stop it, but the ability to reverse it.

How, you may ask? Through routine and properly executed strength training using movement resistance. By routinely performing the exercises, your muscles will become stronger, larger and have greater cardiovascular endurance. Resistance training is based on the principle that muscles of the body will work to overcome a resistance force when they are required to do so. When you do resistance training repeatedly and consistently, your muscles become stronger.

This book will show you how to follow a program designed for your success and long-term health benefits, but you must be willing to change your habits. You have to commit to the program as a whole and that commitment needs to incorporate the body and the mind. You have to want this change in order for it to take fruition. You must want to adopt and then follow the program laid out that will lead to a better diet, a stronger body, and greater cardiovascular development.

Your desire to change must be greater than your comfort. Rod Khleif

This book is a simple yet thorough guide for building your body and creating a solid pre and post workout diet to enable you to live your best life. As is the case with any new habit, remaining on track with your new lifestyle goals is key and there are over 50 affirmations included in this book to help you remain committed to living your best life.

This book is designed to provide you with a detailed 30-day comprehensive full body workout. For each exercise there are detailed instructions with clear illustrations to ensure you maintain the right posture, do not injure yourself and achieve maximum results. In addition, illustrations are provided to show you each muscle group being worked to allow you greater understanding of the health benefits of each exercise.

So, stop focusing on what your body could be and make that into a reality. No excuses either. This particular workout program concentrates on exercises that you can do yourself at home without the need of fancy equipment or an expensive gym membership. The guess work on what needs to be done and when has been taken out of the equation, leaving you to confidently execute each exercise for its maximum health benefits.

In addition, the workout can be completed in a manageable 30 min. time frame and is adjustable depending on your personal fitness level. In other words, you can increase the intensity based on your bodys strength and flexibility.

Now why should you read my book? Well, simply put, because I understand. I understand why you may be hesitant on embarking on an exercise journey and why all of this may seem too overwhelming. This too was my reality a few years ago; and now that I know better, I want to get the message out there that anyone can do this and a failure to do so may be detrimental to your health.

As a former Corporate Executive turned Health and Fitness Coach, I am surrounded professionally and personally by people who do not live healthy lifestyles in terms of both exercise and diet. I constantly hear them say they want to change their diet and workout more often. Yet no matter how many hours they commit to their job and to loving their families, they dont have that same commitment to bettering themselves physically. Having had first-hand experience over the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle, I am passionate about sharing the message that this is achievable and just requires a change in mindset.