Staying Fit Over 50
By Jim Sloan / Mountaineers Books
My metabolism has begun to fail me. I can no longer eat with the same gusto and in the same quantity that I did before, without accumulating excess mass. Those of you whose metabolisms have not yet crossed this temporal divide will no doubt snicker and consider this whining. Just wait.
I still enjoy macho outdoor activities, but hauling that extra bulk around just doesn’t make it quite as much fun. Time to do something about it. Although I have a few years before I surmount the half-century mark, Staying Fit Over 50 looked like the ticket for planning and executing a journey to the new me. It proved to be perfect.
I abhor fitness books that give you a stark regimen of exercise and diet, but don’t give you the supporting facts and rationale. Staying Fit is different. It cuts through the myths and preconceptions, giving you a deep insight into how fitness and good living can forestall many of the effects of aging. The author’s in depth research has been translated into an understandable, scientifically based essay on diet, nutrition, fitness, and anti-aging strategies. In addition the author has expanded sections on running, cycling, rowing, swimming, skiing, walking, snowshoeing and hiking, some of the primary sports that many of us enjoy and participate in to keep fit.
So, the next time you’re struggling with an athletic activity, or are having trouble breathing, while climbing a rocky trail, consider giving this book a look. It might just give you the tools and incentive to create that new you, or reinvigorate the old you!
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I totally identify with you. In spite of being very active and working out nearly every day, I find it amazingly difficult to lose weight or regain an appealing body shape. The book looks interesting. Thanks for the tip!
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