David O'ConnorFitness For Seniors 50, 60 and Beyond: 80 easy-to-follow illustrated home exercises to improve strength, balance and energy

Having borrowed a copy of this wonderful book I now have one of my own. It is extremely helpful and brilliantly laid out for his target readership. It is one of the best resources out there for information to assist those seniors seriously wanting to continue living a healthy and active life for years to come. Thankfully it doesn't assume all seniors are incapable of everything other than very basic exercises. Having said that, the vast majority of the book's exercises can be performed by most seniors. I am 62 and am having no problem whatsoever in doing them. They are easy to understand and follow. Good clear instructions and illustrations. The final chapter gives an 8 week workout routine and guidance about how to create your own work out for your specific need's goals.The author says to treat it as a fitness guide and it contains everything you need to know to exercise and get fit safely.Value for money.Recommended.

I found this to be a useful book filled with practcal advice and guidance for oldies like me.

Fitness For Seniors is a helpful and encouraging guide to those of us that still want to maintain a good level of fitness and well being as we get older.

David O'Connor has written a book that may well suit younger people but is not tailored, as its title suggests it means to be, for the more senior citizen (whom he defines, it seems, as anyone over 50).He is plainly an experienced and enthusiastic health fitness evangelist and he makes all the right noises, including chapters on diet and other preliminaries. When it comes to the exercises themselves he is less sure-footed. I counted 19 suggested stretching exercises here (for both warm-up before exercise and cooling down afterward) and a further 56 exercises that are divided into four categories: strength training, core or upper body exercises, lower body exercises, and cardio exercises. Sadly, the illustrations for these are poor (and very small) and the instructions are not always as clear as they might be. Some look less suitable for older people than others, and his text does not really deal with those who have severely limited mobility, though in fairness he does repeatedly advise people to consult their physician or doctor before undertaking exercise (presumably that is easier in California than it now is in the UK).It is a good idea to provide, as he does, a few tables of exercise regimes for an initial eight-week period. Less happily, he lists the exercises under different categories (and once or twice different names) than he has used in the main text, so that the reader is left to dodge about the book trying to locate them (there is no index). I was also bemused by his suggestion that each exercise session should take about 6 to 7 minutes and should be repeated twice daily (I assume he means repeated once, making two sessions in all?). Along with the warm-up and cooling-down stretches this means a full exercise bout for the day would take about half an hour, rather than the implied 15 minutes or so.There are nuggets of useful information and exercise material here but don't expect an easy-to-follow programme. Oh, and the paperback version - printed by Amazon - is hardly a joy in itself, printed throughout in a pale and dark grey text that is far from easy on the eye.Incidentally, the free bonus fitness material that comes via his website amounts to little more than PDF versions of the workout plans already included in the book, plus a plan for warm-up exercises that has been (accidentally, I imagine) omitted from the book itself.

As we get older our bodies go through many changes, losing muscle mass and flexibility etc. This book is really great because it has simple exercises you can do at home to help you reverse or slow some of those changes, without the need for expensive equipment or gym membership. Most exercises can be done by anyone, there are some clearly aimed at fitter stronger seniors. Perhaps these have been included as aspirational. There are pictures and instructions for each exercise so you can see clearly how to do it. For some exercises there are suggested variations to make the exercise easier or harder.A well written and informative book that I’m certain will help improve my fitness.

Thankfully this book goes further than simply providing a list of exercises, which exceeded my expectations. The author David O'Connor clearly knows his stuff and has written a deep dive into the importance of exercise for seniors as well as nutrition, realistic goal setting, stretches, building core strength and improving cardio fitness. Instructions and pictures are included to help you understand the exercises and make sure you're doing them correctly and can avoid injury.My main feedback is it could've been a larger font size but this is a minor point really.Overall, well written book with great suggestions and guidance!

Well written book with very good and clear information provided. The exercise instructions are easy to follow and have illustrations. It has chapters focusing on the various body areas, core, lower body etc. The exercises are enjoyable and most are good for all seniors except those with severe mobility issues.The author also explains the ageing process, changing nutritional needs and the necessity as seniors to set realistic goals.Altogether a good, well written, useful and helpful book.

A useful guide to anyone who has not exercised for a while. Set out in a good way to avoid injury and an emphasis to build up slowly.

This beautifully illustrated book provides concrete techniques and tools to improve strength, balance, and energy in seniors through easy-to-follow home exercises. The inclusion of nutritional advice, workout plans, and injury prevention tips makes it a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle in their golden years. With its well-researched content and motivational tone, this book is a timely and relevant must-read for seniors and those who want to support them on their fitness journey.

Not only usefull and easy to do exercices, you will also find specific routine that will help focusing on each muscular zone of your body, whatever your fitness level.The good tip : key informations about nutrition!The required partner for seniors to be fit and active !

This book is succinct, realistic, and one which can always be referenced. I’ve already forwarded it to friends and family who need a guide to better manage their health and don’t necessarily have the funds or willingness to involve others in that process. There is a clear nutritional overview that can immediately be embedded in one’s diet and the training schedule allow you to easily structure your workout. Great way to not only become more aware but also prepare the mind and body for a senior age. Highly recommended!!

As someone with aging parents, I wanted to get them a workout book that had effective exercises. I'm happy to say this book met my standards. I'm happy knowing my parents have another helpful workout resource that can help them live longer and healthier lives.

Really interesting book for people who would like to get in shape with a realistic containing clear objectives.