The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

For seniors who are bored with the confines of their armchair, everything needed to keep old bones strong

A host of stretches, yoga postures, swim strokes, and tailor-made routines are collected here: everything a health-conscious wrinkly could want. Readers will be inspired to put down the crossword and teacup and take up walking, cycling exercises for core stability, and so much more. With chapters on diet for suppleness, joint care, and general health, readers can forget about arthritis and think about athletics—wrinkly-style. As if all this wasn't enough to thrill an old heart, there is a series of "wrinkly daily suppleness challenges" at the end of the book that will gently push one's limits but still ensure that one can get up again in the morning.

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The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

For seniors who are bored with the confines of their armchair, everything needed to keep old bones strong

A host of stretches, yoga postures, swim strokes, and tailor-made routines are collected here: everything a health-conscious wrinkly could want. Readers will be inspired to put down the crossword and teacup and take up walking, cycling exercises for core stability, and so much more. With chapters on diet for suppleness, joint care, and general health, readers can forget about arthritis and think about athletics—wrinkly-style. As if all this wasn't enough to thrill an old heart, there is a series of "wrinkly daily suppleness challenges" at the end of the book that will gently push one's limits but still ensure that one can get up again in the morning.

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The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

The Wrinklies' Guide to Keeping Supple

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For seniors who are bored with the confines of their armchair, everything needed to keep old bones strong

A host of stretches, yoga postures, swim strokes, and tailor-made routines are collected here: everything a health-conscious wrinkly could want. Readers will be inspired to put down the crossword and teacup and take up walking, cycling exercises for core stability, and so much more. With chapters on diet for suppleness, joint care, and general health, readers can forget about arthritis and think about athletics—wrinkly-style. As if all this wasn't enough to thrill an old heart, there is a series of "wrinkly daily suppleness challenges" at the end of the book that will gently push one's limits but still ensure that one can get up again in the morning.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781853758386
Publisher: Prion
Publication date: 10/10/2012
Series: Wrinklies Series
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 5.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Joanna Lythe is an author.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Why Keep Supple? 11

Chapter 2 Stretching 21

Chapter 3 Walking for Suppleness 41

Chapter 4 Swimming for Suppleness 57

Chapter 5 Cycling for Suppleness 75

Chapter 6 Yoga for Suppleness 93

Chapter 7 Other Exercises for Keeping Supple 121

Chapter 8 Diet for Suppleness 143

Chapter 9 Joint Care and General Health Maintenance 167

Appendix: Daily Suppleness Challenges 173

Glossary 177

Index 191

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