Fitness Hacks for over 50

This quick little guide is split into four distinct sections based on the type of exercise one is looking to focus on. Within each section are quite a few exercises each explaining why that exercise is handy, the equipment you'll need, how long it should take and how to accomplish it. A handy reference to have when you run out of ideas or are home bound because of COVID-19.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC. Review is also posted to my Goodreads page.

Fitness Hacks for Over 50 offers 300 exercises or ideas to keep those over 50 years old fit. The book categorizes its suggestions into four sections: Balance and Coordination; Flexibility and Mobility; Muscular Strength and Aerobic Capacity and Endurance. Each section has 75 exercises and each exercise tells what you need, and shows you the steps in accompanying illustrations.

If you're looking for a pre-made routine, you won't find it here, but this books allows you to pick, choose and combine exercises in a myriad of ways. It also allows you to find what exercises would help you strengthen a troublesome body part. I found this to be a helpful reference tool as I was reading it, and one I would go back to in the future.

My thanks to NetGalley and Adams Media for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

What a great idea this book is. I love the fact that the author kept this in a short, sweet, easy to read format. This book is a compilation of a big list of different fitness methods that mainly work with body weight and simple items around the home.

The book is broken down into 4 different types of workouts. Balance and Coordination; Flexibility and Mobility; Muscular Strength; and Aerobic Capacity and Endurance. There are over 300 different tips for getting and staying fit every day.

From the simplest thought, like putting on your sneakers immediately when you get up so you are ready for anything to kickboxing and shadowboxing.

The author has gathers some fabulous ideas to remind us that we do not have to join a gym, have a gym setup, or even use weights or bands to get healthy. There are hundreds of fitness ideas in here that we can simply do because it is a fun, smart activity to keep us moving.

If you are on the other side of 40, 50, and beyond, this book is a super tool to remind you of things you can do all day long to stay active for the rest of your life. Perfect gift idea and something we can all benefit from forever.

Easy and fun activities for all ages!

Easy and approachable fitness guide. This is not a comprehensive workout plan, but rather a series of small activities and exercises that you could try for a few minutes at a time. Includes things like go-kart shopping (although I would hate to see the collision from two people trying at once...), dead bug, zigzag walking, etc. Some very funny descriptions and asides, as well as illustrations for the more complex exercises. The senior in your life will enjoy reading through this. I expect it'll be popular with our older library patrons, and I'm inspired to try some of them myself!

As a person over 50 I found this short book inspiring and entertaining. The author does not provide a exercise format as so many exercise books do. Instead she has list here of all manner of different activities and many are fun . This is a fun read that was enjoyable and left me inspired.

Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity

The more I read this book, the more I like it. As someone who does not exercise a lot, I like that the author suggests a lot of actions you can take to simply get moving. It could be as simple as small exercises you can do while waiting in line or when you go marketing. She doesn't believe in "No pain, no gain" and as far as she is concerned, special equipment for fitness is optional. In fact, random stuff around the house can be used,

The book is divided into four main chapters, ie.
1. Balance and coordination
2. Flexibility and mobility
3. Muscular strength
4. Aerobic capacity and endurance.

I will be going through this book again to pick out those ideas that I might possibly start with. There are 300 exercises to explore!

K. Aleisha Fetters is an internationally syndicated fitness writer and strength coach so I feel reassured that she knows what she is talking about!

FITNESS HACKS FOR OVER 50 by K. Aleisha Fetters lives up to its promise to provide "300 Easy Ways to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Life." Most pages have two columns, each with an idea (e.g., Take a Pilates Class, Tap your Toes) followed by a brief explanation and a list of anything you will need (like grippy socks or a good place to sit) along with an estimate of time investment (which can be just a few moments). There is so much from which to choose - I wish that these ideas could be laminated and joined together in a more accessible way – like the old Brain Quest cards for kids. It's a good idea to keep FITNESS HACKS FOR OVER 50 in a handy place – as a reminder to MOVE – whether it's to try some kitchen counter push-ups or to activate your desk with sitting and standing options. Fetters has divided the text into four sections of interest for older readers who want to exercise more: balance and coordination; flexibility and mobility; muscular strength; and aerobic capacity and endurance. Again, whether you are getting up to change the channels, teaching the kids hopscotch, or sprucing up the yard, there is an activity for everyone.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this ebook.

I requested Fitness Hacks for over 50 by K. Aleisha Fetters so that I could help out my parents regarding their health and fitness regime. This book categorizes everything into neat topics and is filled with very useful and handy tips and exercises. This was such a useful book and I will be buying a copy for my parents.

I thought this book was helpful for women over 50. It provides clear and concise recommendations for exercises for staying fit when you are aging and post 50. The book is sectioned so you can either read it in its entirety or flip through a specific area you want to work on. Aleisha seems quite knowledgeable about this subject matter.