Although this thread died a while ago, I wanted to add my recommendation for a book that I have found really helpful, Miriam Nelson's _Strong Women Stay Young_. The emphasis is on strength training, that is, free weights (cheap! Can be mail-ordered in the US and you don't need a gym membership! Great exercise for winter, when you don't want to go out as much), combined with proper diet. I have to say that I saw results really fast. In two weeks I was considerably stronger and had no trouble shlepping around disassembled floor-to-ceiling bookshelves at Ikea, which are not light. I can now do biceps curls at 6 kilos and leg exercises with considerably more. If you need a quick course to build up your strength and endurance, this one works very well.
Miriam Nelson is an MD at Tufts U. who pioneered her work with residents of a nursing home, so the emphasis is on safety and the fitness needs of older women (she talks a lot with osteoporosis and how to avoid it--broken hips are one of the leading killers of older women). You can find out more about her books and programs at her site-- http://www.strongwomen.com. I subscribe to her monthly newsletter to keep myself motivated. The book is still in print and widely available from on-line sources. I bought my copy from Abebooks for $5. Iron-Pumping Avital, who keeps a 5 kg dumbbell on her desk at work to use while the computer's booting up and to intimidate cranky project managers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne Cumming" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 6:29 PM Subject: [lace-chat] Totally OT. Book search - Not Lace > Can anyone help? Approaching my half century and with a ski trip looming > next Feb (keeping up with 17 yr olds) I have to shape up and get fit fast! > Gently if at all possible! (Lacemaking is not conducive to this effort!!) > I've been told that 'The Royal Canadian Air Force XBX Plan for Physical > Fitness for Women' is an excellent course and have been trying to find a > copy - it's way out of print. Does anyone have a copy they'd like to sell? > Penguin books did it in paperback in the 60's-70's. > Thanks for any help. > Lynne. > Lynne Cumming > Baldock, North Herts, Uk To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
