{"product_id":"weights-for-50-building-strength-staying-healthy-and-enjoying-an-active-lifestyle-paperback","title":"Weights for 50+: Building Strength, Staying Healthy and Enjoying an Active Lifestyle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarl Knopf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Holmes\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight training is one of the fastest, most effective ways to lose fat, improve muscle tone, and strengthen bones. It also helps guard against osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. \u003ci\u003eWeights for 50+\u003c\/i\u003e shows how easy it is for anyone -- at any age -- to get started with weights. It teaches exercises that are suited to varying ages and degrees of strength, including super-easy, easy, intermediate, and advanced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe program in \u003ci\u003eWeights for 50+\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the use of small free weights (starting at just 3 lbs.), and includes stretches and release moves -- everything readers need to design a personalized weekly exercise plan. \u003ci\u003eWeights for 50+\u003c\/i\u003e also describes proper training methods and explains how to achieve specific goals by varying the workout and carefully monitoring the number of repetitions. Last but not least, the author shows how to have fun and enjoy a workout for staying young.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Karl Knopf has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for more than forty years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Lifelong Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the \"Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association\" to guide trainers of older adults. Currently Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisory board of PBS's \u003ci\u003eSit and Be Fit\u003c\/i\u003e show. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9.72 x 7.54 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 December 20, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760518791456,"sku":"9781569755112","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1cd3ce72f4847dccad7c6ee28652696f.webp?v=1780182205","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/weights-for-50-building-strength-staying-healthy-and-enjoying-an-active-lifestyle-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}