Description
Through the different phases of life, our body's nutrition and fitness needs are constantly changing. From childhood to puberty to the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond, food and fitness plays an important role in feeling good and getting the most out of an active life. In Food & Fitness After 50, wellness experts Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, FAND, and Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM, share steps for getting started on a healthy fitness routine, eating plans, weight management techniques, tips for better sleep, and a breakdown of myths around aging and nutrition. Sections include:
-Eating for Optimal Aging
-What you need to know about Vitamins, Minerals, Phytonutrients and Supplements
-How to Get and Stay in Shape
-Gaining and Maintaining Muscle and Strength
-Keeping Your Balance, Flexibility, and Agility
-Weight Management After 50
-Why Sleep, Stress, and Social Connections Matter for Optimal Aging
-Food and Fitness Strategies for Illness and Injury
It's never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way! Rosenbloom and Murray share real life stories from adults over 50 and how they overcame challenges, self-assessments to help you pinpoint where you can improve your food and fitness decisions, and successful tips to help you learn what it takes to control your food choices and fitness strategies as you navigate your 50s and beyond. Embrace aging, accept the challenges, and gain the knowledge to Eat Well, Move Well, and Be Well!
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