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Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body (Strength Training for Life Book 2) Kindle Edition

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Do you want to be slim, healthy and fit? Are you over 40 and confused about what your exercise plan should look like? Are you discouraged and ready to give up?


If so, Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body is the right book for you!

This book will teach you everything you need to know about weight lifting and muscle building for achieving your body's natural potential. It will show you exactly how often and at what pace to exercise, and help you design a personalized fitness plan that will show real, visible results!

Do you know how important it is to exercise when you're over 40? Did you know that proper fitness at a mature age can preserve your cardiac health, improve your social activity, benefit your mental health, and help slow down the effects of aging? It's true! Regular and correct exercise can preserve the youthful liveliness and vigor that you so badly want!

But, proper exercise is never as easy as it seems, is it? You don't know how to fit workouts into your schedule, your physical strength may have diminished, and you feel like you're a lot less flexible than you used to be. All that's about to change!

With a little bit of learning, you'll know exactly what to do and how to do it to regain your exercise potential and retrieve the energy you once had. This book will show you how to:


    • Exercise successfully at a mature age

    • Diet and exercise to get your weight down, and even strengthen your immune system and prevent disease

    • Understand your body's natural capacity to endure stress, build muscle, recover, and maintain flexibility

    • Learn the right pace for exercise and the expected timeframe to achieve the desired results

    • Plan the most suitable and effective exercises for your body type

    • Execute the right exercises, with the right weights and routines

    • Cut through the confusion and misconceptions about weight lifting, strength and muscle-building

    • Attain a stronger, leaner body, with more defined muscle mass, and less body fat

    • Achieve good cardiovascular condition, leading to better health and well-being

    • Design a healthy, sustainable diet plan that supports working out after 40

    and… MUCH, MUCH MORE!

    This book will show you how to overcome the common obstacles to exercising after 40. It will show you how to deal with stress, lack of energy, less flexibility, pain, and setbacks. You will learn how to adapt your workouts to avoid overstrain and injury, and so much more! It will help you set the right goals for your body and feel motivated start to finish!

    With this book, it will become crystal clear which exercises your body needs, how often to do them, how to do them and how to get ready, how to rest afterward to enhance your shape, and how to fit exercise into your busy schedule. This won't be yet another ambitious list of demanding exercises that will be out of your reach. This book is perfectly suited to the real-life needs of real-life people!

    So, what are you waiting for? Click "Buy Now" and gain instant access to your ideal exercise list and schedule! Find out the true properties and potentials of your body type, its unique dietary needs to support exercise after 40, and ready-to-use workouts and diet routines that you can start applying RIGHT NOW! Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body is waiting for you just around the corner!
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    "With a focus on 40+ people and how various health conditions are affected by and are related to the type of exercises people can undertake, Baz Thompson explains the science behind strength training, how controlled damage to muscles and then recovery with nutrition builds up the muscles. The section on celebrity exercise and nutrition routine is a nice addition. In addition to the selected exercises themselves, I really liked how he called out the exercises to avoid (like deadlift, crunches etc), that can cause more damage than good in middle age. There is excellent detail around each workout routine: text, images and also youtube video links!
    The book also nicely covers nutrition as a key pillar of strength training, however I must add that people who have any medical condition (hyperlipidemia or any metabolic disorder like diabetes) must seek medical advice before taking nutrition guidance in this book. That said - this is an excellent resource for anyone above 40 to get into strength training, safely and also measure their progress. Highly recommended!"


    Overall Score
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    - Rao Nasir Khan


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    "When talking about age, I don't usually bother with numbers. You're only as old as you feel.

    From a psychological or emotional perspective, I feel 23. It's awesome.

    But physically? Yeah, I'm not quite 23 anymore.

    This book offers real tips, tricks, and strategies to get back in shape after 40. One thing I really, really like are the examples. Especially the ones of famous people who we (might?) admire (at least from a tone body perspective!) such as Daniel Craig. I mean, seriously? How old is that guy? He looks amazing.

    In fact, I'm going to stop this review with that: if Daniel Craig can do it and this book is going to give me a roadmap to get there? We're all good and it's not only that I believe it's possible but I believe it's possible FOR ME."


    Overall Score
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


    - Bradley Charbonneau


    -------------------------------------    "I really love this book. This book stands out In my world of fitness books and videos. It realistically addresses the changes of an aging body and how injury can easily happen. Instead of encouraging an aggressive workout like burpees and kettlebell swings, this book shows you what exercises a person should avoid after age 40 and how often strength training should be done in a week. Here is an excerpt from this book as an example: "Weightlifters over 40. The need for rest and recovery is of special importance to you as a middle-aged weightlifter because your recovery time is longer as a function of your age and a slower metabolism. A two-day rest and recovery period after each weightlifting session is ideal for you."
    Thompson, Baz. Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body (p. 21). Kindle Edition.

    This type of information is so valuable to me because I have injured myself several times trying to do exercises in my 50+ years that have caused injury and a delay in my fitness program. This book scientifically helps me understand how my body is changing but can still maintain a fitness and weightloss program safely and prosper in good health.    "

    Overall Score
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    - V. Headen



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    "The long term health benefits of strength training regimen sound great. I found the book to be an excellent, detailed description of how muscles can be built up over time. The description of the body's muscle building process was fascinating. Good advice to start with aerobics, work out , take ample time to rest and work out again. The book discussed various types of lifts (with pictures) and a guide to how much. The examples of "responsible diets" that include more meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, all of which are high in complete protein. There is the standard advice to see your doctor before starting. I recommend this book highly."



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    - Timothy E



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    Product details

    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VD27VPT
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ EnzoBsty (January 28, 2021)
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2021
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
    • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
    • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
    • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08TJB57H1
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    EZB Fitness founder Baz Thompson has helped hundreds of people like you achieve their fitness goals. From working with professional athletes in world renowned fitness facilities, to coaching global CEO’s and almost everyone in between, people regularly fly from all around the world to undertake his training programs. With a host of qualifications including CYQ Master Personal Trainer.

    FUN FACT: The best piece of advice Baz ever received comes from Sister Act 2: “If you want to be somebody, if you want to go somewhere, you better wake up and pay attention.”

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    Kettlebell Concepts, PROnatal Fitness Pre and Post Natal, TRX Level 2

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    • V. Headen
      5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Realistic Strength Training Book I've Ever Read
      Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
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      I really love this book. This book stands out In my world of fitness books and videos. It realistically addresses the changes of an aging body and how injury can easily happen. Instead of encouraging an aggressive workout like burpees and kettlebell swings, this book shows you what exercises a person should avoid after age 40 and how often strength training should be done in a week. Here is an excerpt from this book as an example: "Weightlifters over 40. The need for rest and recovery is of special importance to you as a middle-aged weightlifter because your recovery time is longer as a function of your age and a slower metabolism. A two-day rest and recovery period after each weightlifting session is ideal for you."
      Thompson, Baz. Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body (p. 21). Kindle Edition.

      This type of information is so valuable to me because I have injured myself several times trying to do exercises in my 50+ years that have caused injury and a delay in my fitness program. This book scientifically helps me understand how my body is changing but can still maintain a fitness and weightloss program safely and prosper in good health.
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      4.0 out of 5 stars Okay
      Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022
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    • Rao Nasir Khan
      5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive guide for strength training for 40+
      Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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      With a focus on 40+ people and how various health conditions are affected by and are related to the type of exercises people can undertake,  Baz Thompson explains the science behind strength training, how controlled damage to muscles and then recovery with nutrition builds up the muscles. The section on celebrity exercise and nutrition routine is a nice addition. In addition to the selected exercises themselves, I really liked how he called out the exercises to avoid (like deadlift, crunches etc), that can cause more damage than good in middle age. There is excellent detail around each workout routine:  text, images and also youtube video links! 
      The book also nicely covers nutrition as a key pillar of strength training, however I must add that people who have any medical condition (hyperlipidemia or any metabolic disorder like diabetes) must seek medical advice before taking nutrition guidance in this book. That said - this is an excellent resource for anyone above 40 to get into strength training, safely and also measure their progress. Highly recommended!  
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    • Sn8wflake
      3.0 out of 5 stars exercise
      Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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      while there is good information this was not what I was looking for. There are a limited number of exercise examples .
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    • ShannaD
      5.0 out of 5 stars Strength Training After 40
      Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
      Strength Training After 40: A Practical Guide to Building and Maintaining a Healthier, Leaner, and Stronger Body by Baz Thompson. This book came along at just the right time for me, I really was looking for something that is related able and easy to follow. It is full of useful information, strategies, and great tips but not overwhelming. Focus it on you and your ability to put forth the effort- which again is what I need. I just hope I can put some of them to good use to create a healthier life for myself. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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    • CKAT
      4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and enjoyable
      Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
      I enjoyed this and found it very informative. My only gripe is that it seemed quite weighted towards men in many respects. Such as the examples of the Hollywood stars' exercise regimes - all men. I would have liked to hear about Sigourney Weaver getting fit for Alien 3 for example. But that aside, an encouraging and informative read.
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    • Elle
      4.0 out of 5 stars Assuming you're in excellent health to begin....
      Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
      Fairly conventional wisdom on body-building aimed at an older audience—assuming one is merely out of shape and not suffering the true ravages of time: old sports injuries, bursitis, slow metabolism, heart condition, etc.
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    • Bradley Charbonneau
      5.0 out of 5 stars Just in time!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
      When talking about age, I don't usually bother with numbers. You're only as old as you feel.

      From a psychological or emotional perspective, I feel 23. It's awesome.

      But physically? Yeah, I'm not quite 23 anymore.

      This book offers real tips, tricks, and strategies to get back in shape after 40. One thing I really, really like are the examples. Especially the ones of famous people who we (might?) admire (at least from a tone body perspective!) such as Daniel Craig. I mean, seriously? How old is that guy? He looks amazing.

      In fact, I'm going to stop this review with that: if Daniel Craig can do it and this book is going to give me a roadmap to get there? We're all good and it's not only that I believe it's possible but I believe it's possible FOR ME.
      2 people found this helpful
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    • lyle r. mccomer
      4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
      Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2021
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      Good book a lot of useful information. However I was hoping there would be a workout program. Instead the only shows some exorcises. That was a draw back for me.
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    • Client d'Amazon
      2.0 out of 5 stars Generally informative but overly prescriptive
      Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2021
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      I found the book to be generally well designed. It was, however, overly prescriptive on what exercises are good and bad , as well as on the rep range to use. Some of the major full body lifts, like deadlifts and bench presses are put aside as dangerous , while tricep dips, which put your shoulders at a more compromising position than bench presses, are encouraged. The author encourages strength building, yet insists on the 8-10 rep range. Though this is a valid hypertrophy range, strength is most effectively built by lifting heavier for slightly fewer reps. Combining the two rep ranges can be very effective. The book further confounds its own recommendation by quoting programs of superstars that DON’T follow the books recommendations.
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