FITNESS AT 50+ with Wonderful Ways with Weightsby
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Many of physical failings attributed to aging and
declining health are very often the result of INACTIVITY and can be
REVERSED. Strength can be MAINTAINED or REGAINED even into our 90's. The
earlier we start the better but even very late starters will find that
regular strength training (weight bearing and resistance exercise) can give
many benefits. We took this info on board and began seeking the sort of exercises that would strengthen both bone and muscle BUT and it was
a big BUT, we were both so unfit that we needed something that could be
started at a very modest rate to suit our totally unfit state and gradually
improved with strength gained as we steadily progressed. We embarked on more
research to find the ideal exercises we should perform to achieve these
goals and eventually were able to put together a programme of weight bearing and resistance exercises (strength training), which ticked all the right boxes,, working the whole body gently
and gradually and we found that
Weight bearing and resistance exercises (Strength training) were the things
that ticked all the boxes
It is an exercise programme that does not need a gym
It can all be done at home
At the time this was another bonus, for we had tried gyms and fitness classes but because of our lack of fitness and inability to 'keep up' in classes, most often competing with much younger, slimmer and fitter companions we were always the 'tail end Charlie's' very often having to sneak, exhausted, out of classes after 15 or so minutes. Rather thwarting to say the least and not at all helpful, so much so that several times we almost gave up the whole fitness thing. Having taken our decision, devised our programme the improvement in our health has been such that we now feel
My personal success was that 12 months later, x-rays showed no deterioration in the state of the osteoarthritic hip, and we had both regained lost muscle strength, That progress has been maintained. I am so glad that there has been no need for a hip replacement. Other bonuses included more energy and stamina, not to mention weight loss and a returning waist line.
This is a programme that virtually anyone can do at ANY AGE, Even late 80's and 90's can find benefits.
There is no need to struggle to reach fitness first, for it can be started at zero fitness level and improvements will come gradually as strength is gently and easily gained.
It is never too late; if you can safely move to carry out physical activity then you can find benefit.
Our success was so marked and so rapidly were the benefits felt, that it totally changed our lives and we decided that perhaps others could benefit from our research and experiences.
Hence we have produced
an e-book, also available on cd by request, with an earlier paperback edition also available on request (limited stock). See contact details below.
If you have existing health problems, e.g. arthritis, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, or any form of heart disease, or if you are elderly or have been sedentary for many years, you can still find benefits.
But you will need to consult your doctor before you start.
Stamina & energy levels, posture, stability, mobility, digestion, breathing, circulation, all benefit from these exercises.
We know it works.
We must get activity into our lives and our method is an easy way to do it. Amazing results can be obtained by getting active again.
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Before our book was published we were invited to talk about our experiences as older exercisers on Woman's Hour with Jenni Murray and were surprised at the amount of phone calls received from listeners, all wanting to exercise and improve their health but not quite sure what do. This was followed by a feature in Arthritis Today magazine, who had heard us on Woman's Hour and a similar response was received. Articles in Berkshire Life, Holland & Barrett's magazine followed, together with our local newspaper, The Newbury Weekly News and interviews on Radio Berkshire and Saga Radio. The response was amazing and spurred us on to publish quickly. Many of the listeners to Woman's Hour and subscribers to Arthritis Today became our first readers. The first edition of Wonderful Ways with Weights is now almost sold out and we decided that, as many of our readers found us through the internet, we would re-publish as an e-book, modifying the title too, to hopefully appeal to men as well as women, as the occurrence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia applies to them too. We have closely followed continuing research and have included published results in this edition, together with strength exercises which can be carried out in a swimming pool to give some variety, but still working muscles and bones.
Wendy . I purchased your book 2 years ago, mainly because of appearance, my problem area was sagging upper arms(commonly known as batwings) I have been astonished how my arms have improved (I can now wear short sleeves again) but also by the fact that I have toned and strengthened my whole body and have much more energy. *******
Trish. I read about your book in Arthritis Today whilst in the UK. I had wanted to do some fitness work, but didn't know what to do for my age group (late fifties). I decided to give it a go and tried your methods. I have never looked back, it is part of my life now. *******
Cally. Your book has made all the difference to my life. I did not know that bone loss could be improved, but I have faithfully followed your regime and am now stronger and fitter than ever since reaching the great age of 50. *******
Prudence. I had tried joining gyms and classes but at 67 didn't feel part of it, everyone else was much younger and I was embarrassed, overweight and very unfit (I hadn't exercised for years). Your book was a refreshing and easy new approach and showed me exactly what I should be doing. My friends and family are amazed at the difference!*******
Betty. I was 78 when I started your exercises. I had been active all my life, but had slowed down and was really feeling my age. 3 years on, I have regained both strength and flexibility. Everyone is amazed to hear that I am 81 years old. I am very often taken for early 60's. I am now working on my husband to try it too.*******
Maggie. I was given your book as a gift when I was diagnosed with low bone density. I had no idea that bone started to deteriorate at around 35 or that it could be encouraged to grow again at any age and no idea how muscle strength could be so easily increased. I don't need the book anymore, I know it all by heart and it has changed my life. *******
Debbie. I first heard of your regime on the BBC World Service about 4 years ago, before you published your book and was so impressed by what you had both done, that I search for it until it was published. I have had so much benefit from your regime and I feel years younger, my friends tell me that I look years younger too. *******
Barbara. I wanted to improve my health and keep my strength and fitness at a decent level, but had no idea how to do it. I read your book, it was all so well described and so easy to follow, and I started straight away. I had no idea that achieving fitness could be so easy. I have no painful joints, a very stiff neck and shoulders have improved enormously and I now get no headaches. I think I am actually fitter than my grandchildren. *******
Mary-Ann. Wonderful Ways with Weights pushed back boundaries for me. I had resigned myself to aging gracefully and expected to become increasingly inactive. I had no idea of the level of strength and fitness I could achieve so easily. I have given the book to both my daughters and am encouraging them to look after their bones and make sure they stay strong. I do not want either of them to reach the low state that I was in before I started. I have told them both -USE IT OR LOSE IT. *******
Ellen. I suffer from osteo-arthritis of the hips and they can be painful at times. I wanted to do some exercise because I had read that exercise does help control the pain and strengthens bones. I bought your book, took it along to my medical practitioner before I did anything and sorted out the exercises I should do and with the exception of 2 exercises, he said that I should go ahead. I am so glad I did so; I have improved my painful hips, strengthened my bones and feel so much better.*******
Jayne. My problem was that being very overweight, never having exercised in a gym I was embarrassed when I found that almost all other exercisers were young and slim and obviously knew what they were doing. I took your advice and purchased hand weights and an exercise bench and exercised at home. Having now lost weight I feel much more confident, and I know what I am doing around fitness machines, I have joined a local fitness centre and exercise three times each week and afterwards treat myself to a swim and a whirlpool. Many thanks. *******
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