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Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise

A Low-Impact Program for Building Strength, Increasing Bone Density and Improving Posture
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Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise by Karl Knopf offers a comprehensive, fully illustrated workout guide designed to prevent bone loss and reduce injury risk. With over 100 step-by-step exercises divided into detailed fitness plans, it caters to all fitness levels and focuses on improving mobility, strength, balance, posture, and overall bone health. The book encourages sustainable exercise habits that enhance quality of life and support participation in activities like golf, hiking, tennis, and dance. Its safe, age-appropriate approach promotes stability and injury prevention.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise is ideal for older adults concerned about bone health, individuals seeking to prevent osteoporosis-related injuries, and anyone looking for customised, accessible fitness routines to support longevity and mobility.

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The complete guide to preventing osteoporosis and bone loss with gentle, effective fitness and stretching from a best-selling fitness author.

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Prevent bone loss and decrease the risk of injury with this fully-illustrated workout guide. As you get older, osteoporosis is a big concern. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep it from adversely affecting your life.

Featuring more than 100 step-by-step exercises divided into detailed fitness plans, Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise guarantees that, regardless of your current fitness level, you can radically improve all aspects of your health, including:

  • Preventing bone loss
  • Increasing mobility
  • Avoiding fractures
  • Building strength
  • Lowering risk of injury
  • Improving balance
  • Fixing posture

As these exercises become a regular habit, you'll have an improved and sustainable quality of life while engaging in your favourite physical activities, such as golf, hiking, fishing, tennis, or even salsa dancing. This book's safe, age-appropriate, and customizable approach to exercise offers stability to your bones while lowering risk of injury.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612435558

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Ulysses Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Dr. Karl Knopf is the coordinator for the fitness therapist program at Foothill College of California and is the author of many successful fitness and rehab books. He lives in Gilroy, CA.

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