After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. But growing older doesn't have to diminish our fitness level. The good news is that not only can we retain the vigor of our youth, we can actually perform as well, if not better, than ever. Dr. Vonda Wright is the creator of a unique medical program specifically designed to target the fitness and performance needs of mature athletes. In "Fitness After 40," she shows readers how to use flexibility, aerobic exercise, and strength training to maximize the benefits of their fitness regime. Complete with a nutrition plan and an exercise program for older athletes, "Fitness After 40" will help everyone regain the energy of their youth and look and feel better than ever.
Vonda Wright, MD, (Pittsburgh, PA)is an orthopedic surgeon, speaker, author and researcher. Currently practicing at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), she specializes in sports medicine and is the Director of P.R.I.M.A: the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes. She is a regular contributor to Geezer Jock ,Arthritis Today, and has appeared on CNN, ABC TV News, and in Newsweek andUSA Today.
Ruth Winter is the author of several books on health including the bestsellers,A Consumer’s Dictionary of Food Additives and A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmedic Ingredients.