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Mature Fitness Shoppe
PO Box 1827
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170-1827
(877) 262-1525
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Author: Dr. Paul Lam

Description: The Mature Fitness Shoppe has assembled a special bundle of Physician and Tai Chi master Dr. Paul Lam's easy and enjoyable "Tai Chi for Beginners" resources. We've included everything you need to start enjoying the proven health benefits of Tai Chi. More...

Weight: 1.35 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Specialty Items & Gifts, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Narrated by: Peter Coyote

Description: This highly acclaimed, two part PBS series can help you to really 'know your own mind.' Part One, The Brain Fitness Program, explores the brains abilitiy to change, adapt and 'rewire.' Part Two, Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound, examines how these abilities can help us to maintain and improve our vision and hearing even as we age. More...

Length: 120 minutes   Weight: 0.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Specialty Items & Gifts, Stress & Mental Fitness, Mind, Body & Spirit

Host: Michael Horn

Description: More than just exercise, Sit and Get Fit with Regenerative Movement Technique (RMT) is an inovative blend of activity and relaxation that effectively incorporates flowing circular movements, slow rocking, and natural breathing. More...

Length: 100 minutes   Weight: 0.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Specialty Items & Gifts, Seated Exercise

Human Kinetics

Description: The updated Senior Fitness Test Kit is an answer to the need for a simple, easy-to-use battery of test items that assess the functional fitness of older adults. The test is safe and enjoyable for older adults, it meets scientific standards for reliability and validity, and it has accompanying performance norms based on actual performance scores of over 7,000 men and women between the ages of 60 and 94. More...

Weight: 2.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation

GMP Fitness

Description: Trigger points are hyper-irritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. Doctors who specialize in pain treatment suggest that these are the cause for about seventy-five percent of chronic pain cases. This self-care course will teach techniques to manage trigger point muscular pain. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: More and more chiropractors are searching for qualified fitness specialists that can ensure that patient exercise programs are well supervised, thorough, and customized. Learn how to create a strategic alliance with a chiropractor in your community. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: New from the American Senior Fitness Association! Learn how to blend cognitive fitness into the active lifestyles you encourage your older adult fitness clients to embrace. More...

Weight: 3.75 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Core training provides the body with a working foundation. A systematic approach will help increase athletic performance, prevent the incidence of lower back injury and pain, ensure efficient and functional movement patterns and correct posture. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Learn program design concepts that can be used for rehab, general fitness and sports conditioning. This course incorporates the use of the stability ball and resistance cord and offers over 125 specific exercises and variations for training the shoulders, upper and lower back and the neck. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: The goal of any stretching program is to improve muscle flexibility. Flexibility enhances joint mobility and promotes structural integrity. Help clients to effectively improve range of motion and encourage active movement pattern using the stability ball. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: There are over 25 million golfers in the US. Acquire all the tools you need to develop and implement an effective golf-training program for your clients. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: On average, golfers pick up balls over 36 times, putt 50 times and perform the repetitive motion of a swing 50 times during a round of golf. This course will identify the common golf injuries and provide exercises to help prevent injury. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Research has shown that most golfers do not properly warm-up to improve performance and lower the risk of injury. This course is made up of a series of effective golf fitness moves and essential wellness tips to help clients play better, safer and have a more enjoyable round of golf. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Seems today everyone is seeking anti-aging therapies to slow and or reverse human aging. Individuals want to feel rejuvenated and renewed. Learn the biological processes involved in aging and the longevity research that will help clients lead a healthy and productive life. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: This training program is your first step in gaining the knowledge required to work effectively with frail and disabled elderly clients in nursing homes, congregate living facilities and adult day care centers. More...

Weight: 2.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: This educational program is more advanced in nature. Learn to lead fitness programs that can help bring health and hope to frail elderly and disabled older adults in nursing homes, adult day-care centers, and assisted living environments. More...

Weight: 3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: This full training program is a complete educational experience that will earn you a respected fitness credential. It includes all of the resources contained in our Part One and Part Two programs. More...

Weight: 3.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: The stability ball is one of the most effective low-tech devices on the market today. Get clients on the ball to improve lower and core body strength and flexibility. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the leading Repetitive Motion Injury in the United States. Learn the truth about CTS and strategies to help prevent. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: The most prevalent running related injuries are the result of over-use. Enhance your client's workout with training techniques for pain free, performance running. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Triathlete training requires an incredibly intense regimen. The challenge: to harmoniously employ many bones, muscles and connective tissues. Enhance your client's workout with training techniques for pain-free, triathlete training. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: Fibromyalgia symptoms (FMS) are characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, aching, and stiffness. Many individuals are confused about how to treat it, but feeling better is possible. Help clients discover how to take charge of their FMS. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

GMP Fitness

Description: A loss of range of motion or strength, numbness or a tingling feeling in the limbs are all symptoms that are related to poor posture and prohibit proper walking gait, comfortable sleeping situations and effective participation in activities. Help clients focus on posture correction to perform activities of daily living with ease. Successful completion of this course is accepted for continuing education credit by most fitness organizations. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: Part One of SFA's two part Senior Fitness Instructor educational program is introductory in nature. It's the first step for those who plan to lead active older adults in safe, effective and fun group exercise programs in health clubs, recreation departments, YMCAs, JCCs, community wellness programs, etc. More...

Weight: 2.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: Part Two of SFA's two part Senior Fitness Instructor educational program is more advanced in nature. You'll gain the theoretical and practical knowledge required to implement safe, effective and fun group exercise programs for older adult participants with a broad range of fitness levels and how apply this knowledge in a wide variety of settings. More...

Weight: 3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: The Certificate of Completion training package is a complete educational experience that will earn you a respected fitness credential. The program includes all of the resources contained in Part One and Part Two. More...

Weight: 4.75 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: Part One of SFA's two part Senior Personal Trainer educational program is introductory in nature. It is your first step in gaining the skills required to provide the best specialized one-on-one training for older adults ranging from typical healthy individuals, to post-rehab stroke and cardiac clients, to active senior athletes. More...

Weight: 2.25 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: Part Two of SFA's two part Senior Personal Trainer educational program is more advanced in nature. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to work effectively with clients one-on-one and in optimal small-group settings. More...

Weight: 3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: SFA's Senior Personal Trainer, Certificate of Completion program is a complete educational experience that will earn you a respected fitness credential. This program includes all the resources contained in Part One and Part Two. More...

Weight: 3.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Academy of Health and Fitness

Description: The American Academy of Health and Fitness' SrFit program prepares certified personal trainers for the growing baby boomer market. Created by AAHF Founder, Tammy Petersen, this advanced training program has been approved for 20 hours continuing education credit by most fitness organizations More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: This full training program will earn you the most recognized, senior specific, fitness credential available. You will learn how to conduct the most productive and enjoyable functional and restorative fitness activities developed for very old, physically restricted populations. It includes all of the resources contained in our Part One, Part Two, and Certificate of Completion programs. More...

Weight: 3.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: With SFA's Senior Fitness Instructor, Certificate of Advanced Qualification training package, you will earn the most widely recognized, senior specific, fitness credential available. The program includes all resources contained in Part One, Part Two, and Certificate of Completion. More...

Weight: 4.75 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

American Senior Fitness Association

Description: SFA's Senior Personal Trainer, Certificate of Advanced Qualification training program will earn you the most recognized, senior specific, personal trainer credential available. With all of the resources from our Part One, Part Two, and Certicate of Completion packages, you will gain the skills to work effectively with a wide range of older adult fitness clients one-on-one and in small-group settings. More...

Weight: 4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Continuing Education

Author: Richard M. Bergenstal, M.D., Diane Reader R.D., L..D., Diane Reader R.D., L..D.

Description: If you have diabetes, you don't have to give up the meals you love or food that tastes great! Betty Crocker and the International Diabetes Center have teamed up to create this book to help you eat well and feel your best. More...

Length: 284 pages   Weight: 2.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Gay Hendricks

Description: What does your golf swing have to do with your success in business and life? Everything - if you know the three powerful secrets of Conscious Golf. Gay Hendricks discovered that the secrets of success in golf, business and life are one and the same. More...

Length: 160 pages   Weight: 0.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Sports Conditioning

Author: Jane R.D. Kirby

Description: More than 175 homestyle recipes from people who've kept the weight off for years. Special recipes from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York; Joan Lunden; Canyon Spa Ranch; Rancho la Puerta; and many more. More...

Length: 372 pages   Weight: 2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Ellen Phillips, Prevention magazine

Description: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving - And Thriving - During This Turbulent Life Stage. Everything You Need to Know About Menopause cuts through the confusion and guides you through all your options, from conventional and alternative medical treatments through nutritional choices, stress and mood management, and healing exercises. More...

Length: 424 pages   Weight: 1.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle

Author: Carole Schneider, PhD, Carolyn Dennehy, PhD, Carolyn Dennehy, PhD

Description: Exercise and Cancer Recovery provides specific guidelines for cancer exercise intervention and is full of leading-edge information on how exercise rehabilitation can help cancer patients deal with treatment-related symptoms both during and after treatment. The authors show how to adapt normal assessment and prescription procedures to each client's cancer history and current condition. More...

Length: 232 pages   Weight: 1.9 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Physiology, Anatomy & Medical

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Description: This second edition of the landmark text published in 1997 includes eight new conditions and features, updated information, current research, and the latest scientific developments to help prescribe exercise programming and testing for clients, especially those coping with multiple conditions, as well as the latest drugs used to treat chronic diseases and disabilities. More...

Length: 384 pages   Weight: 2.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Program Design & Operation, Physiology, Anatomy & Medical

Author: Selene Yeager, Bridget Doherty

Description: Look Fit, Firm, Fabulous and Younger in no time. The Prevention Get Thin, Get Young Plan shows you how to turn weight-loss into an adventure - a journey of self-discovery that leads to a slimmer, sexier, more self-confident you. More...

Length: 516 pages   Weight: 1.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Ardath Rodale, Anthony Rodale

Description: Anyone who has ever marveled at the pure joy of a child's smile, been amazed at how a chance encounter with a stranger can have unexpected meaning, or felt the mysterious power that sharing with others can bring, will find the observations and wisdom in Gifts of the Spirit reaching into their hearts and souls. More...

Length: 96 pages   Weight: 0.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Mind, Body & Spirit

Author: Bridget Doherty, Julia Van Tine

Description: If you're in your 40's or 50's, your generation is the beneficiary of an unprecedented wave of breatkthroughs in health and medicine - discoveries that can keep you younger, longer. Co-authored by the Editors of Prevention Health Books For Women. More...

Length: 404 pages   Weight: 1.4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle

Author: Michael Bates, BHK, MBA

Description: Provides an in-depth picture of the varied and rewarding role of the health and fitness club manager. With contributions from leading experts in the fitness industry, several new chapters, a more practical emphasis, enhanced features, and the addition of instructor resources, this second edition is the most authoritative and field-tested guide to management success. More...

Length: 400 pages   Weight: 2.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation, Business Management

Author: Kevin P. Speer, MD

Description: With the rise in active participation in sports and exercise by older people, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Active Older Adults is both timely and instructive. It explores the issues involved in working with active older adults, providing a valuable resource to help sports medicine professionals prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries for this growing population. More...

Length: 248 pages   Weight: 2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Program Design & Operation, Physiology, Anatomy & Medical

Author: C. Jessie Jones, PhD, Debra J. Rose, PhD

Description: The first book to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills associated with the training modules outlined in the International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults. The curriculum guidelines, published in 2004, were developed by an international coalition of senior fitness specialists. More...

Length: 424 pages   Weight: 3.1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation

Author: Waneen W. Spirduso, EdD, Karen L. Francis, PhD, Karen L. Francis, PhD

Description: Will keep students and professionals up to date on the outcomes of the latest research studies and their implications for the elderly in the real world. Physical aging affects us cognitively, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. This book discusses how people age physically and how this aging affects other dimensions of life. More...

Length: 384 pages   Weight: 2.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Physiology, Anatomy & Medical

Author: John J. Ratey, MD, Eric Hagerman

Description: A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD. More...

Length: 304 pages   Weight: 1.2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Stress & Mental Fitness, Mind, Body & Spirit, Psychology & Social Science

Author: Dana Jacobi

Description: From an award-winning food writer and chef - the breakthrough cookbook that identifies 12 micronutrient-rich foods that can help protect you against major disease and shows you how to turn them into mouthwatering dishes. More...

Length: 336 pages   Weight: 1.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Elaine Leong Eng, MD

Description: This autobiographical book articulates the challenges faced by the blind and offers faith-based and psychological techniques for coping with disability. More...

Length: 148 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Mind, Body & Spirit

Author: William Briner, MD, FACSM

Description: Action Plan for Allergies was developed in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine, the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. Take control of health, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with the latest scientific research and proven exercise plans. More...

Length: 200 pages   Weight: 0.95 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: A. Lynn Miller, PhD, FACSM

Description: Take control of arthritis! Reduce symptoms and keep joints mobile with Action Plan for Arthritis. This guide will help determine the type and extent of exercise needed to counteract the pain, limitations, and expense associated with the disease. More...

Length: 216 pages   Weight: 1.05 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: Darryl E. Barnes, MD

Description: Take control of blood sugar with Action Plan for Diabetes. This complete guide to managing and preventing complications associated with the disease can significantly decrease chances of needing insulin injections. This exercise-based plan can be tailored to the body's needs to boost energy levels, help lose weight, and feel stronger. More...

Length: 168 pages   Weight: 0.85 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: Jon G. Divine, MD, MS, FACSM

Description: Lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research, this exercise-based plan will help take control of diet and health. Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one of the sample programs provided or tailor a program to your own needs with workouts to gain strength, flexibility, and stamina. More...

Length: 200 pages   Weight: 1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: J. Larry Durstine, PhD, FACSM

Description: Boost energy, lose weight, and rejuvenate the heart with a proven cholesterol-fighting exercise program. Unlike fad diets that cut weight at any cost, Action Plan for High Cholesterol contains proven programs to bring cholesterol levels under control as quickly and effectively as possible. Learn what type of exercise is best and how frequent and intense workouts should be. Find out which cholesterol medicine might be better or how to change lifestyles to possibly reduce or even eliminate medications completely. More...

Length: 208 pages   Weight: 0.95 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: Barbara Bushman, PhD, Janice Clark Young, EdD

Description: Reduce menopausal symptoms, promote bone health, and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease with Action Plan for Menopause. Based on the latest research, this exercise-based plan will help you live more comfortably and take control of your diet, fitness level, and health. Learn the best and safest exercises for perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect symptoms. More...

Length: 232 pages   Weight: 1.1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD

Description: Build bone strength and prevent bone loss with Action Plan for Osteoporosis. Based on the most recent research, this exercise-based plan allows for an active role in improving the health of the musculoskeletal system and is a more effective way to manage the condition than dietary changes or medications alone. Learn how to assess risk levels and then choose the best exercises to boost bone health, muscle strength, mobility, and balance. Prevent bone loss and reduce the likelihood of falls with the right combination of nutrition, the latest medications, and fitness. More...

Length: 208 pages   Weight: 1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Description: Outlines the proper standards and guidelines to follow for designing and operating health and fitness facilities. Provides facility managers with the tools necessary for evaluating the quality of their facilities, staff, and programs, and shows what must be done to maintain the standard of care offered. Includes tips on what services, equipment, and programming should be provided to increase and retain membership. More...

Length: 216 pages   Weight: 2.4 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation, Business Management

Author: Roberta Stokes, Diane Trapp

Description: Lively reading, accurate and current information, and a complete program of personal fitness including activities for older adults: these ingredients provide a book both instructors and students appreciate. More...

Weight: 0.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Personal Fitness, Program Design & Operation

Author: James C Fisher, Henry C Simmons

Description: A Journey Called Aging discusses the experiences of older adults addressing the challenges and opportunities presented at each stage. More...

Length: 276 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle, Psychology & Social Science

Author: Bill Gottlieb

Description: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies! Bill Gottlieb has brought together the insight and clinically tested advice of 350 of America's premier natural healers to solve 180 common health problems. More...

Length: 736 pages   Weight: 2.2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Alternative Therapies

Author: Ronald Hoffman, MD, Barry Fox, PhD

Description: For the savvy health consumer a must-have guide to more than 100 food remedies, herbs, supplements, and healing techniques. What distinguishes these from other natural and alternative remedies is that they actually work. They've been subjected to rigorous scientific study, as well as the scrutiny of leading health advisory organizations. More...

Length: 388 pages   Weight: 1.2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Alternative Therapies

Author: Dr. Paul Lam, Judith Horstman

Description: Overcoming Arthritis is a useful reference for people with arthritis and rheumatology professionals. It features Dr. Lam's complete Tai Chi for Arthritis program with photographs of all movements and clear instructions on how to prepare and learn tai chi. You can learn the program from this book alone, or to make it even easier, use the instructional DVD as well. More...

Length: 224 pages   Weight: 1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Dr. Paul Lam

Description: The Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook assumes you are learning the Tai Chi for Arthritis program from an instructor or by studying the instructional DVD. It is designed to assist you with your practice. More...

Length: 60 pages   Weight: 0.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Sally Roth

Description: Keep your favorite birds coming back for more! With the Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible, you'll discover a wealth of tips for turning your landscape into a bird haven that will ring with birdsong all year long. More...

Length: 384 pages   Weight: 2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Healthy Hobbies & Interests

Author: Dr. Paul Lam, Nancy Kaye

Description: Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms explores the ancient practice of Tai Chi that is clinically proven to be an effective tool in improving health, fitness and relaxation. With nearly 400 photos, this book contains the Six Easy Steps to learning Tai Chi, along with detailed instructions for the world's most popular 24 Forms. More...

Length: 207 pages   Weight: 0.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Dr. Paul Lam

Description: The Tai Chi for Beginners Handbook is designed for use with the Tai Chi for Beginners instructional video or class. It will make learning easier. Containing approx 120 pictures, information on Tai Chi, and instruction on the movements, it is a valuable tool for beginners. More...

Length: 60 pages   Weight: 0.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: J. Gordon Harris

Description: As the population of older Americans grows, meaningful perspectives on aging are needed by both the young and the old. Biblical Perspectives on Aging: God and the Elderly takes a detailed look at the views of aging presented in the Old and New Testaments. More...

Length: 204 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Mind, Body & Spirit, Psychology & Social Science

Author: Daniel Weng, Ph.D, Mark J. Wong, Mark J. Wong

Description: The authors' collective knowledge in the martial arts as well as physical education make this text the ideal choice for anyone wishing to learn more about the health benefits of Tai-chi-chuan. Includes video DVD. More...

Weight: 0.35 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga, Program Design & Operation

Author: Laura B. Wilson, PhD, Sharon P. Simson, PhD

Description: By the year 2020, there will be 65 million people aged 65 and over living in the United States - a new generation of active older adults expecting to use the expertise, experience, and life skills they've gained to make valuable contributions to society in their retirement years. Civic Engagement and the Baby Boomer Generation presents the latest research findings and evaluation studies that help promote a thorough understanding of the programs, policies, and civic opportunities available to people aged 50 and older. More...

Length: 304 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Healthy Hobbies & Interests, Psychology & Social Science

Author: American Safety and Health Institute

Description: Complete Emergency Care is the first text to combine training in bloodborne pathogens, first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen all in one book. The text's four-color format, complete with numerous photographs, allows readers to grasp the content and be better prepared to take action using the proper protocol in medical emergency situations. After reading this book, those wishing to obtain certification in each area of emergency care can attend an in-person training session to test for certification. More...

Length: 160 pages   Weight: 1.3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle, Program Design & Operation, Physiology, Anatomy & Medical

Author: Loren M. Fishman, MD, Carol Ardman

Description: This book distinguishes the nine common causes of low back pain, teaches you how to identify them, and describes appropriate yoga poses to relieve each one of them. More...

Length: 192 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Joe Friel

Description: Conventional wisdom says that middle-aged cyclists should slow down and expect to achieve less as they grow older. But in Cycling Past 50, author Joe Friel shows cyclists that with proper training and the right attitude, the years after 50 can be their best ever. More...

Length: 264 pages   Weight: 0.95 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Sports Conditioning

Author: Dr. Paul Lam, Dr. Pat Phillips

Description: This book provides practical information on diabetes, ranging from how it effects your body to the best diet to follow and how to look after your day-to-day health, as well as the Tai Chi for Diabetes program with step-by-step instructions and photographs of the movements. More...

Length: 224 pages   Weight: 0.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Dr. Paul Lam

Description: The Tai Chi for Diabetes Handbook assumes you are learning the Tai Chi for Diabetes program from an instructor or by studying the instructional DVD. It is designed to assist you with your practice. More...

Weight: 0.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Special Health Concerns, Tai Chi, Qigong & Yoga

Author: Selene Yeager, CPT

Description: The Newest Discoveries in the Power of Food to Cure and Prevent Health Problems - From Aging and Diabetes to Ulcers and Yeast Infections. Written in collaboration with the editors of Prevention magazine, one of America's most trusted sources for health information, the book covers 60 different ailments and 97 different healing foods, and offers 100 delicious, nutrient-rich recipes. More...

Length: 720 pages   Weight: 2.3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Barbara Pleasant

Description: 200 Do-It-Yourself Ideas to Help You Grow Your Best Garden Ever. This comprehensive hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners is filled with quick-and-easy projects for vegetable gardens and every part of the yard. More...

Length: 352 pages   Weight: 1.3 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Healthy Hobbies & Interests

Author: Andrea Pieroni, Lisa Price

Description: Eating and Healing: Traditional Food As Medicine presents respected researchers' in-depth case studies on foods different cultures use as medicines and as remedies for nutritional deficiencies in diet. More...

Length: 428 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management, Alternative Therapies

Author: Elizabeth Best-Martini, MS, Kim Botenhagen-DeGenova, MA

Description: Gives program directors, administrators, and fitness leaders the tools they need to help frail elders and adults with special needs maintain or improve their level of functional fitness. This guide offers assistance with the inherent challenges when working with older adults, showing leaders how to promote a sense of fun and social connectedness in an exercise program. More...

Length: 240 pages   Weight: 1.55 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Seated Exercise, Frail Populations

Author: American Council on Exercise

Description: Offers a timely update of this go-to resource for the fitness industry. Provides comprehensive information on subjects such as physiology, health challenges, communication and motivation techniques, exercise modes and techniques, and basic strength training guidelines for older adults. More...

Length: 291 pages   Weight: 0.65 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation

Author: Debra J. Rose, PhD

Description: Traditionally, exercise programs designed to address physical frailty and falls have tended to adopt one-dimensional approaches. FallProof! presents a multidimensional approach that has been field tested with considerable success by fitness instructors and rehabilitative specialists working in a range of instructional settings. More...

Length: 312 pages   Weight: 1.95 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Functional Fitness & Balance

Author: MaryBeth Pappas Baun

Description: Have fun, get fit, and stay healthy with Fantastic Water Workouts. These more than 130 exercises that use the natural resistance of water will improve composition and tone, strengthen muscles, increase aerobic and muscular endurance, improve flexibility, coordination, and agility - all with minimal stress on the body. More...

Length: 264 pages   Weight: 1.25 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Aquatic Exercise

Author: Walter H. Ettinger, MD, Brenda S. Wright, PhD, Brenda S. Wright, PhD

Description: Whether completely new to exercise or just looking to fine-tune an existing program, this information-rich book will show how to get started, stay on track, and have fun while meeting your fitness goals. More...

Length: 256 pages   Weight: 1.85 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Personal Fitness

Author: Stephen J. Tharrett, M.S., James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM

Description: Fitness industry specialists Stephen Tharrett and James Peterson present the most comprehensive blueprint ever created for developing, leading, managing, and operating a successful health fitness business.Also includes sections on the international health/fitness club industry, the future of the health/fitness club industry, case studies, and eighteen thoughtfully organized appendices covering everything from the various industry associations and organizations to sample job descriptions and member satisfaction surveys. More...

Length: 511 pages   Weight: 0.65 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Business Management

Author: Kathryn L. Davis

Description: Fitness Walking Everyone will assist walkers of any age and gender to learn the necessary skills and concepts for a lifetime of walking enjoyment. More...

Weight: 0.55 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Personal Fitness, Program Design & Operation

Author: Patricia A. Brill, PhD

Description: Functional Fitness for Older Adults is an illustrated guide for activity professionals working with adults over the age of 65 - especially those who are unable to complete activities of daily living because of poor functional fitness levels. This guide provides physical activity programs that are proven to be both safe and effective for improving the functional performance levels of participants as well as improving their health-related quality of life. More...

Length: 144 pages   Weight: 0.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Functional Fitness & Balance

Author: Stephen J. Tharrett, M.S.

Description: Examines the flexibility component of the activities of daily living (ADL) triad. Covers flexibility movements and exercises for the lower extremities, the core, cervical region, shoulder region, and upper extremities. Also includes considerations for special populations and programs for various activities of daily living. Contains 130 clear photographs. More...

Length: 114 pages   Weight: 0.65 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Functional Fitness & Balance

Author: Jean Larson, Mary Meyer

Description: Generations Gardening Together is an essential resource for therapeutic recreation specialists, occupational therapists, therapeutic horticulture professionals, activity coordinators, master gardeners, and anyone working in an environment where elders and children come together. More...

Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Healthy Hobbies & Interests, Program Design & Operation

Author: Terry W. Hensle, MD, David Chmiel

Description: Top medical specialists from all over the U.S. look at the most common ailments that affect one's golf game and explain how older players can overcome these health issues to play better, pain-free golf. Includes a foreword by Hale Irwin, two-time U.S. Open Champion and the player with the most wins in Senior PGA Tour history. More...

Length: 224 pages   Weight: 2 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Sports Conditioning

Author: Prevention Magazine Health Books Editors

Description: The ultimate guide to using Nature's powerhouse nutrients for preventing and curing disease. This classic volume presents in practical, use-it-now form, the best of what doctors have learned about using vitamins and minerals to cure diseases. More...

Length: 608 pages   Weight: 1.8 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Alternative Therapies

Author: Evelyn Tribole MS RD

Description: Healthy Homestyle Cooking contains more than 200 family favorite recipes dramatically reduced in fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium without sacrificing taste or texture. Also includes a complete guide to transforming any dish into a healthier irrestible version. More...

Length: 352 pages   Weight: 1.5 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Evelyn Tribole MS RD

Description: The sequel to Evelyn Tribole's million-copy bestselling Healthy Homestyle Cooking. Evelyn offers 200 all-new recipes that are shorter and faster, while keeping the fresh tips and cooking secrets that made the original one so popular. More...

Length: 384 pages   Weight: 1.6 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Nutrition & Weight Management

Author: Anne Dougherty, Ethan B Russo

Description: Herbal Voices synthesizes the words of a representative group of herbalists into a compelling picture of modern American herbalism as they offer their opinions on the roles of science, folklore, and spirituality in herbal medicine. This timely resource addresses controversial issues that arise within the herbal community, such as the endangered plant crisis, professionalism and licensure, and shifting the American consciousness toward a more Earth-centered way of life and health. More...

Length: 402 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Alternative Therapies

Author: Redford Williams, MD, Virginia Williams, PhD

Description: The widely acknowledged "guru of anger management," Dr. Redford Williams and his wife, Dr Virginia Williams draw on groundbreaking research to show readers how to deal with the stresses in their lives that often cause them to lose control. Remain in control when stress threatens with this proven 8-week program from the creators of the internationally acclaimed Lifeskills workshops. More...

Length: 288 pages   Weight: 0.75 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Stress & Mental Fitness

Author: Elizabeth Connor MLS, AHP

Description: The Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity is a thorough, one-stop reference for health professionals; health educators; public, academic, health sciences, or special librarians; or anyone interested in learning how to find the information to stay young and vital. More...

Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle

Author: M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA, AHIP, FMLA

Description: Comprehensive, well-organized, and very easy-to-use, this invaluable book helps you sort through the overwhelming amount of medical information that's available online to find the reliable resources you need about general and specific surgeries, and the physicians who perform them. More...

Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle

Author: M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA, AHIP, FMLA

Description: This comprehensive resource guides you through the mountains of information on the Internet, providing a thorough listing of Web sites detailing every aspect of plastic and cosmetic surgery for every body part, as well as presenting strategies for finding specific information you are looking for. More...

Length: 224 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Wellness & Lifestyle

Author: William F. Haynes Jr., MD, FACC, ThM, Geffrey B. Kelly, STD, PhD, LLD

Description: Is There a God in Health Care? is brimming with compassion and insights that can help everyone involved in the healing professions and anyone who cares for the sick or elderly among us. The authors examine how personal faith can enhance the immune system, how a spiritual outlook can help bear the burden of suffering and grief, and how forbearance and forgiveness are crucial in maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. More...

Length: 252 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Mind, Body & Spirit, Psychology & Social Science

Author: Joey Green

Description: Now you can cure common ills with products you'll find around the house in the perfect marriage of effectiveness and convenience. You'll find that most are just as effective as medications - and some are even better! Inexpensive and convenient, these cures really work. More...

Length: 368 pages   Weight: 1.1 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Alternative Therapies

Author: Michael J. Leitner, PhD, Sara F. Leitner, MA

Description: Leisure in Later Life, Third Edition is a comprehensive text for university-level students and lecturers in leisure, as well as service providers in the field. Many revisions and enhancements have been made for this edition, which includes an entire new chapter discussing global perspectives on leisure in later life. Combining theoretical material and practical applications, this book presents valuable activity ideas and programs for providing appropriate recreational services to elders. More...

Length: 473 pages   Weight: 0.7 pounds

Genre: Senior Fitness   Categories: Program Design & Operation