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Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1: What Can Exercise Do for Me?

Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?

Chapter 3: How to Keep Going

Chapter 4: Sample Exercises
     Endurance Exercises
     Strength Exercises
         Arm Raise (animated)
         Chair Stand (animated)
         Biceps Curl (animated)
         Plantar Flexion
         Triceps Extension (animated)
         Alternative "Dip" Exercise For Back of Upper Arm
         Knee Flexion (animated)
         Hip Flexion
         Shoulder Flexion
         Knee Extension
         Hip Extension
         Side Leg Raise
     Balance Exercises
         Plantar Flexion (animated)
         Knee Flexion (animated)
         Hip Flexion
         Hip Extension
         Side Leg Raise (animated)
         Anytime/Anywhere
     Stretching Exercises
         Hamstrings
         Alternative Hamstring Stretch
         Calves
         Ankles
         Triceps Stretch (animated)
         Wrist Stretch
         Quadriceps
         Double Hip Rotation (animated)
         Single Hip Rotation
         Shoulder Rotation
         Neck Rotation
     Chapter 4: Summary

Chapter 5: How Am I doing?

Chapter 6: What Should I Eat?

Appendix A: Target Heart Rate

Appendix B: Exercise Plan

Appendix C: Activity and Progress Charts
     Weekly Schedule (PDF file) [PDF help]
     Daily Record: Endurance and Flexibility (PDF file) [PDF help]
     Daily Record: Anytime, Anywhere and Balance (PDF file) [PDF help]
     Daily Record: Strength/Balance (PDF file) [PDF help]
     Monthly Progress Record: Endurance, Lower Body, and Balance (PDF file) [PDF help]
     Monthly Progress Record: Strength/Balance (PDF file) [PDF help]

Appendix D: Resources


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From the National Institute on Aging
June 2001
http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook/toc.htm




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