Your guide to staying fit, healthy, and physically sharp after 50 Staying fit after the age of 50 is vital for maintaining health and living longer. It can be more difficult to carve out time in our daily/weekly routines for exercise and activities as you age, but it's important to remember that these activities can help keep you youthful and energized - as well as healthy. Staying Fit After 50 For Dummies provides you with trusted information, tools, and instruction on using the latest and greatest training techniques that fit your lifestyle, needs, and abilities. You'll discover how to assess your fitness level and create a personalized fitness routine that you can stick with, ways to prevent (and rehabilitate from) injuries, how to re-charge your body with better diet, and much more. * Covers ways to stay fit after 50 through stretching and strength training * Includes meal plans that complement personal fitness goals * Offers advice on eating healthy and boosting metabolism If you're a baby boomer looking to improve your quality of life, this hands-on guide is your ticket to staying active and healthy after 50. Staying Fit After 50 For Dummies is written in partnership with the AARP and fulfills the AARP promise of empowering its members with the know-how, insight, and knowledge to foster lifelong growth and improved quality of life while reinforcing AARP's role as "trusted advisor."