{"product_id":"strength-training-past-50-paperback","title":"Strength Training Past 50 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWayne Westcott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas R. Baechle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Increase your strength to improve your health, your appearance, and your performance with \u003ci\u003eStrength Training Past 50\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Strength training offers many benefits for active adults, including enhanced athletic performance, reduced risk of disease, and decreased symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, and osteoporosis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whether you are just getting started or have been training your entire life, \u003ci\u003eStrength Training Past 50\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered. In the third edition of this best-selling guide, you'll find these topics: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - 83 exercises for free weights, machines, bands, and balls \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - 30 workouts for increasing size, endurance, and strength \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Sport-specific programs for tennis, golf, cycling, running, and more \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - Eating plans and nutrition advice for adding lean muscle and losing fat \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrength Training Past 50\u003c\/i\u003e will keep you active, healthy, and looking great with workouts and programs designed just for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWayne L. Westcott, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, directs the exercise science program and fitness research program at Quincy College in Quincy, Massachusetts. He has been a strength training advisor for several national organizations, including the American Council on Exercise, American Senior Fitness Association, YMCA of the USA, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, International Council on Active Aging, Medical Fitness Association, and United States Navy. He has also served as an editorial advisor for publications such as \u003ci\u003ePhysician and Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine's Health and Fitness Journal, American College of Sports Medicine's Certified News, Fitness Management, On-Site Fitness, American Fitness Quarterly, Club Industry, Perspective, Prevention, Men's Health, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShape\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Westcott is the author of 25 fitness books, including\u003ci\u003e Building Strength and Stamina, Strength Training for Seniors, Fitness Professional's Guide to Strength Training Older Adults, Strength and Power for Young Athletes, Complete Conditioning for Golf, Youth Strength Training, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Building Strength and Stamina Navy Fitness Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, all with Human Kinetics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Westcott has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Fitness Professionals, the Healthy American Fitness Leader Award from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the Roberts-Gulick Award from the YMCA Association of Professional Directors, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor's Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports, the NOVA 7 Exercise Program Award from \u003ci\u003eFitness Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the Marla Richmond Memorial Education Award from the Medical Fitness Association, and the Faculty of the Year Award from Quincy College. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas R. Baechle, EdD, CSCS, *D (R), NSCA-CPT, *D (R)\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor and chair of the exercise science department at Creighton University. He is a cofounder and past president of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and for 20 years he was the executive director of the NSCA Certification Commission. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Baechle has received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NSCA and the Excellence in Teaching Award from Creighton University. He has more than 35 years of experience competing in and coaching weightlifting and powerlifting and presenting and teaching on these topics. Baechle has authored, coauthored, or edited 15 books, including three editions of \u003ci\u003eFitness Weight Training\u003c\/i\u003e, four editions of the popular \u003ci\u003eWeight Training: Steps to Success\u003c\/i\u003e, and three editions of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Strength Training and Conditioning\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Human Kinetics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.85 x 6.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 04, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772306751776,"sku":"9781450497916","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/39053edd2e9a474868d052a6a6c22152.webp?v=1780402746","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/strength-training-past-50-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}