Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Chapter Summaries & Book Outline; Why Exercise Is Important for Boomers; Exercise, Wellness, Health & Illness; Eating Right & Feeling Good: Nutritional Considerations; Psychological Benefits of Exercise; Avoiding Exercise Injury; Exercise & Stress; Staying with the Program: Not Quitting; Setting Exercise Goals: Establishing the Physical Activity Plan; Choosing the Right Exercises for You; Epilogue: Final Food for Thought; Glossary; References; Index.

About the Author

Dr. David Pargman, professor emeritus at Florida State University, is an expert on the psychology of exercise. He is the perfect person to write this much-needed book, blending humor, personal experience and a deep knowledge of the subject. As an avid and over 60 exerciser who continues to enjoy a healthy regimen of jogging, stretching and strength training, he is able to provide inspiration and encouragement to readers. Boomercise: Exercising as You Age will prove to be the definitive book on exercise for this under-served market.