Fit after 50: Getting Up and Running Physically, Mentally, and Professionally

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Written by a woman who began running marathons at 50 years old, this inspirational guide describes the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of exercise. It confronts the problem of obesity todaynearly 60 percent of Americansare overweightand emphasizes that weight control becomes an even greater challenge with age. But as this handbook asserts, its never too late to get fit. In nine easy-to-follow steps, the mechanics of an exercise programare clearly explained to help fitness first-timers devise their own regimens and become healthier in all areas of life.

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Ruth K. Wassinger discovered her passion for running at age 50 and has completed six marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2006. She lives in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.