Are you a senior who is not ready to become dependent on the people around you for even the simplest things, like opening a jar of pickles or getting out of bed because of decreasing upper body strength and are considering adopting low impact upper body workouts specially designed for seniors and people with reduced strength (like the disabled) to target the upper body to achieve the strength you so much desire? And are you looking for a blueprint that will take away the guesswork and confusion from the whole process of choosing ideal workouts for seniors like you as well as incorporating the workouts in your life to help you live your senior years on your terms? If you've answered YES, This book will introduce you to upper body workouts specially designed for seniors and show you how to adopt them and incorporate them in your life! As we age, our muscle mass reduces, and that's why most seniors are prone to injuries, pains, falls, and other age-related issues. Fortunately, according to the National Institute of Aging, doing upper body exercises helps recover from or prevent all these from happening, as they aim at building upper body strength and flexibility. Even with this good news, you probably are wondering... Where do you begin? How often do you need to do these exercises? Do these exercises require any tools? I have never been a fun of lifting weights and even avoided the gym because of that – can I still perform upper body workouts and if so, which ones should I adopt? Can people with pre-existing health conditions perform upper-body workouts? Are there specific things that seniors should consider when engaging in upper body exercise? What benefits can you expect from engaging in upper body workouts as a senior? These and many more questions have been comprehensively covered in this book so keep reading to learn more. More precisely, you will learn The basics of upper body workouts for seniors The main benefits of engaging in upper body workouts for seniors Some of the common barriers to upper body workouts and how to overcome them effortlessly Different types of upper body workouts for you Steps on how to perform different back, upper arms, chin, neck, shoulders, chest, and abdomen exercises suitable for seniors How diet and upper body exercises work How to include proteins, calcium, healthy fats, fiber, and potassium in your workout routine for optimal results And much more! Introduction Chapter 1: Upper Body Workouts for Seniors: Overview Chapter 2: Benefits of Upper Body Workouts for Seniors Chapter 3: Upper Body Workouts: Barriers Discomfort and Pain Injuries Motivation Types of Upper Body Workouts Chapter 4: Back Workouts Back Workouts: Types Chapter 5: Upper Arm Workouts Arm Workouts for Seniors: Examples Chapter 6: Chin and Neck Workouts Chin Tucks Chapter 7: Chest Workouts Chapter 8: Shoulder Workouts Chapter 9: Abdomen Exercises Abdomen Workouts: Types Chapter 10: Workouts and Diet: Nutrients to Complement Upper Body Workouts Calcium Fiber Protein Healthy fats Potassium Conclusion
