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| Walking Promotions, 2009, $15.95
http://www.amazon.com/Boomerwalk-Boomers-Replace-Running-Racewalking/dp/0965532844/ref=sr_1_92?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277560612&sr=1-92
Makes the case for an activity that is more demanding than walking but still low-impact. |
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| http://ezinearticles.com/?Seniors---Feeling-Sporty?-Popular-Sports-and-Activities-Among-Seniors&id=864223
Degg gives a brief pitch for 13 physical activities, almost all of which you can do by yourself. |
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| Storey Publishing, 1998, $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Riding-Adult-Horse-Wise-Guides/dp/1580170811/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277561409&sr=1-4
Focuses on where to learn about horseback riding, and where to buy and board a horse, but does not describe the nitty-gritty of grooming and riding a horse. |
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| http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/education/seniors.cfm, Free
Offers some good information and tips for older people returning to a bicycle after a long time away, and provides some relevant links to other sites. |
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| http://www.startedsailing.com/exercise-for-seniors.html, Free
Makes a brief pitch for sailing, even for older people who have not done it before, and offers basic information about sailboats, sailing equipment, and how to get started. |
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| Self-published, 2008, $18.00
http://www.amazon.com/Geezers-Groomers-Parabolics-Senior-Revolution/dp/0977991113/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277236230&sr=1-31
Fischer's book is based on interviews with older skiers. It is more generically informational and inspirational, rather than being a “how-to” guide. |
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| Human Kinetics, 1998, $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Past-50-Ageless-Athlete/dp/0880117370/ref=pd_sim_b_10
A highly regarded book for cyclists of all types, including road riders, mountain bikers, and track racers. |
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| Meyer and Meyer, 2006, $16.95
http://www.amazon.com/Running-Until-Youre-Jeff-Galloway/dp/1841261920/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Appears to be the best book out there for older people running for exercise and pleasure, rather than for competition. |
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| Human Kinetics, 1999
http://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Past-50-Ageless-Athlete/dp/0880119071/ref=pd_sim_b_1
An excellent book for older swimmers, though it is not intended for beginners. |
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| Derrdale Press, 2003, $18.95
http://www.amazon.com/Over-Hill-Into-Woods-Outdoors/dp/1586670948/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277235955&sr=1-17
A very good, but not totally upt-date, guide to hiking for seniors. |
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| Brassey's Inc., 1999
http://www.amazon.com/Senior-Golfers-Answer-Book-Publications/dp/1574881418/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277235955&sr=1-13#noop
Harriet and Grazi cover both the mental and the physical aspects of the game, as you age. |
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| http://www.horserentals.com/horses.html, Free
Many, though not all, stables and riding academies offer riding programs for older adults, or offer boarding or leasing programs, so you should check out this directory if you want to explore horseback riding for exercise or fun. |
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| http://www.seniorsoftball.org/, Free
Information about senior softball tournaments. |
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| http://www.itftennis.com/seniors/, Free
Information about tennis competitions for seniors. |
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| Turtle Press, 1999, $16.95
http://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-After-Sang-Kim/dp/1880336294/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277237188&sr=1-22
Kim deals with all the issues you would want to see covered, including how to prevent injury and how to keep up in classes filled with younger students. |
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| http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/49/S1/S100
The authors argue that the research literature appears to have underestimated the benefit of physical activity for previously sedentary older adults because the prescribed dosages are not consistent with those recommended. |
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| First American Publishing, 2008, $14.95
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Staying-Beyond-Middle-Doesnt/dp/0976759918/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277561943&sr=1-3
Easy-to-follow help with step-by-step plans for strength training, cardio exercise, nutrition and stretching. |
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| http://www.50plus.org/, Free
Dedicated to getting the word out to older athletes about competitive and participatory opportunities. |
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| http://www.ussa.org/magnoliaPublic/ussa/en/sports/masters.html, Free
Links you to information about masters skiing, how to get started, events, etc. |
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| http://masterstrack.com/, Free
Keeps you informed about upcoming meets and results from recent ones, and also provides a forum where you can discuss track and field issues with other older running enthusiasts. |
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| http://www.msblnational.com/main.aspx, Free
Info about 325 local affiliates, 3,200 teams and 45,000 members who play organized amateur baseball in local leagues, 30 regional tournaments and six national tournaments (for men only). |
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| McGraw-Hill, 2005
http://www.amazon.com/Age-Not-Handicap-Complete-Playing/dp/0071444165/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277235955&sr=1-20
Morelli provides a thorough improvement plan for players over 50, with helpful step-by-step photographs and practice drills. |
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| http://www.nationalmastersnews.com/, Free
This is a website as well as a magazine you can subscribe to. The website also can connect you to running clubs, coaches, and products suited to older runners. |
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| http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesforeverybody/f/Seniors.htm, Free
Basic information and links concerning Pilates for seniors. |
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| http://www.pnsamasters.org/index.htm, Free
A good site if you are serious enough about skiing to want to do it competitively. This site covers the Pacific Northwest, but also links to other regional sites. |
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| Lyons Press, 2004
http://www.allbookstores.co.uk/book/1592282504/The_Senior_Rider_Getting_the_Most_Out_of_Horse_Sports_When_You_re_Over_50.html
The only book we've found on this subject specifically for seniors, but out of print, and so you might need to check with your library to find a copy. |
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| http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/49/S1/S86
This investigation provides insight into the extent to which walking is associated with preservation of cognitive health, setting the stage for future longitudinal studies and commu-nity-based interventions. |
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| http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/baskBasi/cate/p/openNodeIDs/1024/selNodeID/1024/seni.html, Free
Information about senior basketball, for men and for women, at all levels of competition, from local to international. |
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| http://seniorsoftball.com/, Free
Information about local, national, and international softball for seniors. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Seniors%27_Bicycle_Accessories, Free
Information about bicycling equipment for older riders, to enable comfortable and safe cycling |
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| http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Sports/Cultures_and_Groups/Seniors/, Free
Lists a number of sporting opportunities and organizations for older participants. |
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| http://www.travelwithachallenge.com/Trekking-Poles.htm, Free
Info about how you can use trekking poles to hike with more comfort and safety. |
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| Touchstone, 2001, $13.95
http://www.amazon.com/ROWING-AGAINST-CURRENT-Learning-Scull/dp/0684863308/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277490956&sr=1-4
Strauss's book is not a training guide, but his personal story might very well inspire you. |
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| http://www.usms.org/, Free
Offers information on swimming for health and fitness, and on age-appropriate training, and can also link you to local swimming programs. |
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| http://www.usapa.org/, Free
What? You haven’t heard of pickleball? The game was invented in the 1970s and is an excellent sport for seniors. This site tells you all about it. |
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| http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/64A/7/778
The authors find that people who have been physically active since midlife need less end-of-life inpatient care, though patterns differ between men and women. |
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| Human Kinetics, 2007, $17.95
http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Training-Past-50-Ageless/dp/073606771X/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Tells you everything you need to know to get started, including how to find a suitable trainer |
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| Healthy Learning, 2005, $35.95
http://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Older-Adults-Fitness-Professionals/dp/1585189278/ref=pd_sim_b_2
Aimed at professional trainers, but can tell any us what we need to know if we are trying to make sure we get suitable exercise despite physical limitations, or are trying to help a spouse, parent or other recipient of our care do so |
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| University of Georgia, Jun-05, Free
http://www.livewellagewell.info/study/2007/12-ChairExercisesUGA113006.pdf
A free 34-page booklet you can read online or print out for future reference, providing general information plus details on twelve chair exercises. |
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| http://ageing.oxfordjournals.org/content/40/2/148.extract
The authors explore ways to encourage exercise among older people. |
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| Human Kinetics, 2003, $42.00
http://www.amazon.com/Exercise-Frail-Elders-Elizabeth-Best-Martini/dp/0736036873/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277235798&sr=1-8
Written for professional trainers but suitable for individuals who want to develop exercise programs for themselves or for elderly family members. |
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| http://www.ncpad.org/competitive/fact_sheet.php?sheet=60&view=all, Free
Tells you everything you need to know about the Senior Olympics program. |
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| http://seniorjournal.com/Fitness.htm, Free
A good website to help you stay up-to-date with the latest information on this subject. |
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| http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/toc.html, Free
A great place to start, if you are contemplating a change in your level of physical activity. |
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| http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html, Free
Government-sponsored information about exercise options for seniors. |
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| Hunter House, 2006, $17.95
http://www.amazon.com/Strength-Training-Seniors-Rewind-Biological/dp/0897934784/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277560333&sr=1-1
Offers specific exercises for improving health and fitness, tips on maintaining and increasing mobility and motor skills, nutritional advice, strategies for stress management, and worksheets for personal strength training schedules. |
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| W.W. Norton, 2008, $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Arthritis-Complete-Loren-Fishman/dp/0393330583/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Fishman and Saltonstall show you yoga exercises that not only are doable by arthritis sufferers, but can even alleviate arthritis pain. |
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| W.W. Norton, 2010, $19.95
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Osteoporosis-Complete-Loren-Fishman/dp/0393334856/ref=pd_cp_b_3
Fishman and Saltonstall help readers understand osteoporosis and give a spectrum of exercises for beginners and experts. |
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| http://ageing.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/39/2/169
In a systematic review of studies of physical rehabilitation in older people, the authors determined that only about two-thirds reported favorable results. |
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| http://www.seniorgames.net/, Free
Official website of the event formerly known as the World Senior Games |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Senior_Water_Exercises, Free
Basic information: benefits, types of exercises, and cautions. |
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| http://running.about.com/od/injuryrecovery/a/Tips-For-Deep-Water-Running.htm, Free
A low-impact alternative to regular jogging - the basic why's and how's. |
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| http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/64A/1/83, Free
The authors conclude that among older people, a single individualized physical activity counseling session with a supportive phone contact every 4 months for 2 years had a positive effect on mobility, an important factor for maintaining independence in the community in old age. |
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| http://www.nsga.com/, Free
Organization that sponsors one or two national sporting events a year, for people age 50 and over. |
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| http://biomedgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/64A/1/61, Free
The authors' conclusion, that participation in self-selected exercise activities is independently associated with delaying the onset and the progression of frailt,y is not surprisingly, but is strongly documented. |
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| http://www.livestrong.com/article/90217-resistance-exercise-frail-elders/, Free
A quick tutorial on both upper and lower body exercises, with some tips and warnings. |
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| http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingforgroups/a/seniorsbell0708.htm, Free
Describes one weight training program, and links you to other articles on related subjects. |
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| http://seniorjournal.com/sports.htm, Free
Provides news and information about competitive sporting activities for older participants. |
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| http://helpguide.org/life/senior_fitness_sports.htm, Free
An excellent overview of this subject, covering all the important bases, and providing links to other useful sites. |
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| http://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Seniors%C2%AE-Chair-Exercise-Program/dp/B0012YN35M/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1277650627&sr=8-1-fkmr0, $29.95
A helpful guide for older adults who are no longer capable of more strenuous exercise but can still do stretching and strengthening exercises sitting down. |
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| http://www.aarp.org/health/fitness/info-2003/sports_event_training.html, Free
Sensible advice for people age 50 and up who are either just getting into sports or are trying to ramp up into more serious involvement. |
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| http://ageing.oxfordjournals.org/content/40/5/549.abstract
These researchers conclude that power training is feasible for elderly persons and has a small advantage over strength training for functional outcomes, though no firm conclusion can be made for safety. |
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| http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a919683431~frm=titlelink
The results of this study demonstrate that upper body training in dependent older women with mobility limitations can increase strength and improve Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). |
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| http://walking.about.com/od/seniors/Walking_for_Seniors_and_Longevity.htm, Free
Links you to a dozen or so helpful sites about the benefits of walking for physical and mental health. |
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| http://jag.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/27/3/331
The authors came up with two interesting results. First, they did not find a difference in memory lapses among younger, middle-aged, and older adults. Second, among older adults, exercise tended to improve memory, both the day of the exercise and the day after. |
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| http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/681897/why_martial_arts_for_seniors.html?cat=12, Free
Among the reasons: overall fitness, reduction in stress, self-confidence, and the ability to defend yourself. |
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| http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/yoga-and-health/yoga-for-elderly.asp, Free
Suggests nine yoga poses suited for older people, with a brief description of each, and a link to a fuller explanation. |
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| AARP Public Policy Institute, November 2009, Free
http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/aahair.pdf
Brown reports that hair issues often prevent African-American women from engaging in physical activities that would benefit their health. |
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| http://hsb.sagepub.com/content/52/2/197.abstract
Saint Onge and Krueger find that whites disproportionately undertake facility-based exercise (such as golf and tennis), blacks tend toward team and fitness activities, and Mexican Americans gravitate toward team sports. |
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| http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/49/6/847
The authors suggest that a community-based physical activity program benefits sedentary, racially, and ethnically diverse older adults by coupling a behavioral change support group and fitness classes. |
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| http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Senior_Exercise_Activities:_Granny_Basketball, Free
Information about Granny basketball, a playful, fun-filled senior exercise activity that encourages women to stay fit in a non-traditional, social environment. |
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| Bantam Books, 2005 (Revised edition), $7.50
Dr. Nelson, a professor of Nutrition Science and Health Policy at Tufts University and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, shows how older women can retain youthfulness in two 4-minute sessions per week. |
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| http://strongwomen.com/
A website by Dr. Miriam Nelson promoting physical training for women. Offers information, programs, links, books, recipes, and other useful items. |
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| St. Martin's / Griffin, 1998, $15.95
http://www.amazon.com/Running-Walking-Women-Over-40/dp/0312187777/ref=pd_sim_b_3
A good book for women in mid-life and older, which provides sensible help and advice so that you can tune your program to your own desires, needs, and limitations. |
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| http://www.rwjf.org/pr/product.jsp?id=71674
The authors tested the efficacy of the Active Living Every Day (ALED) group-based behavior change program, and found significant improvements in all performance-based physical function tests after completing the program. |
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| http://gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/48/3/349
Chipperfield's study finds a strong link between everyday physical activity and length of life. |
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| Tuttle Publishing, 2003
http://www.amazon.com/Stay-Young-Tai-Chi-Free-After/dp/0804834989/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277237256&sr=1-34
Explains the 18 most basic T’ai Chi positions, as well as offering information about Qi Gong. |
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| http://go4life.niapublications.org/, Free
Go4Life is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life. |
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| National Bureau of Economic Research Working Papers, $5.00
http://papers.nber.org/papers/w14513
Mullahy and Robert study the various determinants of people’s decisions to allocate time to exercise. They find, for example, that more educated people tend to sleep less but spend more time in both work and exercise. |
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| Cooper Publishing, 2001, $35.00
http://www.amazon.com/Disability-Recreation-Resources-Michael-Paciorek/dp/1884125751
Paciorek and Jones provide information on participation in 47 different sports and recreational activities. This book is getting out of date, but it has not been superceded by anything newer. |
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| http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/
Describes the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. |
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| http://www.dsusa.org/ChallMagarchive/Fall05/challmag-fall05-TaiChiExerciseProg.html, Free
T’ai Chi, despite being one of the martial arts, also supports a system of exercises that are slow and relaxed, and can be done even sitting down. Quarta provides a solid introduction. |
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| http://psychsocgerontology.oxfordjournals.org/content/65B/6/756.abstract
The authors note that American adults are reducing their levels of physical exercise sooner and more drastically than they used to. They examine which groups are driving this trend and why. |
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| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii, Free
Up-to-date information about Wii, which is both fun for young people and an enjoyable source of exercise for seniors. |