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Strength training past 50 / Wayne L. Westcott and Thomas R. Baechle.

By: Westcott, Wayne L, 1949-.
Contributor(s): Baechle, Thomas R, 1943-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Ageless athlete series.Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1997Description: viii, 231 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0880117168 .Subject(s): Weight training | Physical fitness for middle aged personsDDC classification: 613.713
Contents:
Introduction: Better years ahead through strength training -- Going strong after 50 -- Testing muscle strength -- Strengthening safely at 50+ -- Selecting the right equipment -- Using correct technique -- Building an effective training program -- Working out -- Building strength, size and stamina -- Eating for strength -- Training without weights.
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General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 613.713 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00016232
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Explains and shows the most effective way for mature adults to maintain muscle, reduce body fat, increase bone density, lower blood pressure, and reduce arthritic pain through strength training.

Cover title: Strength training past 50 : for fitness and performance through the years.

Includes index.

Introduction: Better years ahead through strength training -- Going strong after 50 -- Testing muscle strength -- Strengthening safely at 50+ -- Selecting the right equipment -- Using correct technique -- Building an effective training program -- Working out -- Building strength, size and stamina -- Eating for strength -- Training without weights.

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