A fully illustrated guide to strengthening every aspect of the core muscles tailored to the unique needs of aging adults
A strong core is vital for staying fit and healthy at any age. It’s not about showing off six-pack abs, its about having the balance, agility, and posture that come with a toned and powerful core. For aging adults it can be a tough challenge to keep this crucial area strong, so Core Strength for 50+ provides the exercise and workout schedules that guarantee anyone, regardless of fitness level, can build and maintain strong muscles in the abs, obliques, lower back, butt, and hips.
Featuring more than 100 step-by-step exercises, detailed fitness plans, techniques on proper core stability and tips on avoiding injury, this guide makes it easy to achieve optimal results while developing a strong, balanced core. Noted fitness author Dr. Karl Knopf includes a full range of workouts for all levels, from basic mat work to unstable training as well as advanced moves using straps, foam rollers, and the BOSU®.
Dr. Karl Knopf, or Dr. Karl, as his students used to call him, has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for over 40 years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.
While at Foothill College, Karl was the coordinator of the Adaptive Fitness Technician Program and Life Long Learning Institute. He taught disabled students and undergraduates about corrective exercise. In addition to teaching, Karl developed the “Fitness Educators of Older Adults Association” to guide trainers of older adults. Currently Karl is a director at the International Sports Science Association and is on the advisor board of PBS’s Sit and Be Fit show.
In his spare time he has spoken at conferences, authored many articles, and written numerous books on topics ranging from water workouts to fitness therapy. He was a frequent guest on both radio and print media on issues pertaining to senior fitness and the disabled.
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