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10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors: Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina
Get the ultimate guide to strength training for seniors with these easy, 10-minute exercises that Booklist calls "...an ideal starter for exercise newbies."
Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide to exercise for seniors makes it easy to stay in motion with short and simple exercises you can do anytime and anywhere. With clear illustrations alongside step-by-step instructions from licensed physical therapist Ed Deboo, you'll learn how to build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great in only 10 minutes per day.
A 3-part plan―Start with the principles of strength training before diving into 40 individual exercises, then put it all together with 25 combined routines that help you target every muscle group.
No equipment required―Get strong at home with bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, and push-ups, along with moves that can be done with items you have on hand like soup cans and gallon jugs.
Boost overall well-being―Discover how getting active gives you the confidence and independence to stick with your favorite activities, and build endurance for new adventures.
Strength training support―No matter your age or current fitness level, these exercises can be modified to work for you!
Live longer and stronger with 10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors.
Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide to exercise for seniors makes it easy to stay in motion with short and simple exercises you can do anytime and anywhere. With clear illustrations alongside step-by-step instructions from licensed physical therapist Ed Deboo, you'll learn how to build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great in only 10 minutes per day.
A 3-part plan―Start with the principles of strength training before diving into 40 individual exercises, then put it all together with 25 combined routines that help you target every muscle group.
No equipment required―Get strong at home with bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, and push-ups, along with moves that can be done with items you have on hand like soup cans and gallon jugs.
Boost overall well-being―Discover how getting active gives you the confidence and independence to stick with your favorite activities, and build endurance for new adventures.
Strength training support―No matter your age or current fitness level, these exercises can be modified to work for you!
Live longer and stronger with 10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors.
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160 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2024
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February 5, 2024
This guide is a standard exercise collection using body weight, household items, and movement to improve your quality of life. There is nothing incorrect about the exercises, the images and descriptions of doing the exercises, or the tone of the book. It is well done and communicates the information clearly.
The routines in part 3 all have 4 exercises and can be completed (theoretically) in 10 minutes, though I would go slower if you need to. The gimmick of using time as a measure of quick changes for your life is suspicious to me, but this author does not push the reader to go faster and do more. They are very mindful of the audience (human beings in general and not just those of a “sr” age) having varying degrees of entry to lifestyle changes. The layout and delivery of the book is very casual and welcoming, with images being cartoons and the text being both easy to read and understand.
There is nothing new or revolutionary in these exercises. A little more explanation of why the routines are structured the way they are would be nice, but that is probably a personal preference. More “why” with the “how” is my cup of tea. This book is very approachable and I hope it helps people looking to make these changes. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for access to this book.
Until Next Time,
MC
The routines in part 3 all have 4 exercises and can be completed (theoretically) in 10 minutes, though I would go slower if you need to. The gimmick of using time as a measure of quick changes for your life is suspicious to me, but this author does not push the reader to go faster and do more. They are very mindful of the audience (human beings in general and not just those of a “sr” age) having varying degrees of entry to lifestyle changes. The layout and delivery of the book is very casual and welcoming, with images being cartoons and the text being both easy to read and understand.
There is nothing new or revolutionary in these exercises. A little more explanation of why the routines are structured the way they are would be nice, but that is probably a personal preference. More “why” with the “how” is my cup of tea. This book is very approachable and I hope it helps people looking to make these changes. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for access to this book.
Until Next Time,
MC
March 3, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this eARC.
I almost didn't ask to review this book as I am NOT a senior, but I was intrigued, after reading it, now I am IMPRESSED. I will be using this book daily, and purchasing a print version for easy reference.
The exercises included are explained in detail, and I LOVE the illustrations. I would recommend it for readers looking for a beginner to mid-level exercise program, regardless of age.
This book was written by a healthcare professional with years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Anyone working a sedentary job (working at a computer sitting down all day for example) will benefit from this manual. As formerly mentioned, I am NOT a senior, and despite long twice daily walks, after going through a bunch of these exercises, I had a hard time getting out of my chair the next day. My fault, not the books - I didn't follow a suggested routine.
That said, senior exercisers can pick and choose exercises they are able to do. Few seniors I know can do squats or lunges, however each exercise includes Easy and Challenging modifications. This allows you to use it for years, starting with easy exercise modification (if needed) and working up to standard exercise (and then advanced modification) as your strength grows.
The exercises were carefully selected, and will help you with tasks we all must do regularly, and these connections are noted in the book (getting out of a chair is related with squats, etc).
Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book, it is a small investment and it could add years to your life, if you use it daily.
I almost didn't ask to review this book as I am NOT a senior, but I was intrigued, after reading it, now I am IMPRESSED. I will be using this book daily, and purchasing a print version for easy reference.
The exercises included are explained in detail, and I LOVE the illustrations. I would recommend it for readers looking for a beginner to mid-level exercise program, regardless of age.
This book was written by a healthcare professional with years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
Anyone working a sedentary job (working at a computer sitting down all day for example) will benefit from this manual. As formerly mentioned, I am NOT a senior, and despite long twice daily walks, after going through a bunch of these exercises, I had a hard time getting out of my chair the next day. My fault, not the books - I didn't follow a suggested routine.
That said, senior exercisers can pick and choose exercises they are able to do. Few seniors I know can do squats or lunges, however each exercise includes Easy and Challenging modifications. This allows you to use it for years, starting with easy exercise modification (if needed) and working up to standard exercise (and then advanced modification) as your strength grows.
The exercises were carefully selected, and will help you with tasks we all must do regularly, and these connections are noted in the book (getting out of a chair is related with squats, etc).
Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book, it is a small investment and it could add years to your life, if you use it daily.
February 24, 2024
It was hard to evaluate the value of this book due to the fragmented (or completely blank) graphics to illustrate proper technique in performing the exercises. I prefer actual pictures of people to cartoon figures. In fact, if this were made into a DVD set with actual demonstrations, I would happily purchase it.
Despite the afore-mentioned drawback, there is immense value in this book. I appreciate that the author has drawn upon his decades of experience as a physical therapist to create a comprehensive program for fitness. He explains the rationale for strength training and the health benefits from engaging in a lifestyle program to maintain and/or improve well-being as we age.
There are forty exercises that target both upper and lower body strength as well as twenty-five routines of four exercises each. Every exercise is broken down into three levels of activity: the “standard” approach, an easy modification, and a challenging modification. All can be accomplished at home, without having to purchase extra equipment. The individual exercises take 10 minutes, are clearly defined step-by-step, and specify the targeted muscle groups being worked.
Overall, this is a useful, practical guide that can be easily integrated into daily life. Its utility would be improved with better illustrations.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
Despite the afore-mentioned drawback, there is immense value in this book. I appreciate that the author has drawn upon his decades of experience as a physical therapist to create a comprehensive program for fitness. He explains the rationale for strength training and the health benefits from engaging in a lifestyle program to maintain and/or improve well-being as we age.
There are forty exercises that target both upper and lower body strength as well as twenty-five routines of four exercises each. Every exercise is broken down into three levels of activity: the “standard” approach, an easy modification, and a challenging modification. All can be accomplished at home, without having to purchase extra equipment. The individual exercises take 10 minutes, are clearly defined step-by-step, and specify the targeted muscle groups being worked.
Overall, this is a useful, practical guide that can be easily integrated into daily life. Its utility would be improved with better illustrations.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
March 24, 2024
This book sounded PERFECT!
Subtitled “Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina,” and written by a Physical Therapist, the premise of the book is that it is possible even for seniors to build/regain strength and balance by spending ten minutes a day. Sign me up!
The organization is fine. Starting with core principles of strength training, the book presents forty individual exercises as well as twenty-five routines that are designed to “build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great.”
There are no equipment requirements, and there are detailed instructions for everything. Thanks to Callisto Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for this honest review. I can’t truly evaluate it, as the digital version is essentially unusable on both a Kindle and iPad using the Kindle app. I love the instructions, and bought a print edition to see if it is as good as I hope (once the instructions are integrated into the text). I’m giving it four stars in the hope that the print version will live up to my expectations, which are based on the digital version.
Subtitled “Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina,” and written by a Physical Therapist, the premise of the book is that it is possible even for seniors to build/regain strength and balance by spending ten minutes a day. Sign me up!
The organization is fine. Starting with core principles of strength training, the book presents forty individual exercises as well as twenty-five routines that are designed to “build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great.”
There are no equipment requirements, and there are detailed instructions for everything. Thanks to Callisto Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for this honest review. I can’t truly evaluate it, as the digital version is essentially unusable on both a Kindle and iPad using the Kindle app. I love the instructions, and bought a print edition to see if it is as good as I hope (once the instructions are integrated into the text). I’m giving it four stars in the hope that the print version will live up to my expectations, which are based on the digital version.
March 29, 2024
I can't recommend this book enough for several reasons. First, the exercises are simple, you can do them at home (save the cost of the gym), and require a short amount of time to complete and start to see the results. I love the combo workouts at the end of the book - good to move around to see what isn't as strong or limber as you thought.
Second. There are body workers of all kinds - PTs like Ed, Massage therapists, etc. who "know" bodies in a way that is both the result of excellent training but also an intuitive sense of how the body works - a hands on type of knowledge. Ed is that kind of PT and well known in the community he serves. And with as much experience as he has and has put into the book, it's a great resource.
Third. Even though we hear that 60 is the new 40 or whatever mostly celebrities are known for, there's no time like NOW to stay in shape so that when the years start adding up, you're in the best shape possible and can still so many of the things you didn't have unlimited time for earlier in life - skiing, gardening, hiking, swimming, birding - they will require you to be fit. Get the book and don't wait until you retire or somebody calls you a senior.
Second. There are body workers of all kinds - PTs like Ed, Massage therapists, etc. who "know" bodies in a way that is both the result of excellent training but also an intuitive sense of how the body works - a hands on type of knowledge. Ed is that kind of PT and well known in the community he serves. And with as much experience as he has and has put into the book, it's a great resource.
Third. Even though we hear that 60 is the new 40 or whatever mostly celebrities are known for, there's no time like NOW to stay in shape so that when the years start adding up, you're in the best shape possible and can still so many of the things you didn't have unlimited time for earlier in life - skiing, gardening, hiking, swimming, birding - they will require you to be fit. Get the book and don't wait until you retire or somebody calls you a senior.
February 21, 2024
This is the kind of book I've been looking for. Whether you're older or facing a health problem or just trying to get into shape, this is the kind of practical book that will help you make healthy habits.
There is an emphasis here that you don't need to be at a gym or use expensive equipment to exercise. You can learn how to use available items as weights and movements for comfort. It's pretty much impossible to stick to a workout that isn't reasonable for your abilities, and anyone can learn how to benefit from these kinds of exercises.
The one thing that would be helpful is if there were more illustrations so you can see what exercises look like when done correctly, with variations.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
There is an emphasis here that you don't need to be at a gym or use expensive equipment to exercise. You can learn how to use available items as weights and movements for comfort. It's pretty much impossible to stick to a workout that isn't reasonable for your abilities, and anyone can learn how to benefit from these kinds of exercises.
The one thing that would be helpful is if there were more illustrations so you can see what exercises look like when done correctly, with variations.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
March 24, 2024
As a senior myself, I read this book from a viewpoint of "would this be helpful to me?", and the answer is a resounding yes!
Although there is nothing revolutionary presented here, the exercises are given in a manner that makes for easy reference, and with hints to modify them for ease, or also to make them harder. As we age, exercise becomes less about being toned and beautiful, but more about being fit and capable.
I will purchase this book to have as a ready reference and hopefully an inspiration. Surely one can incorporate ten minutes a day to strength training!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ed Deboo, and Callisto Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Although there is nothing revolutionary presented here, the exercises are given in a manner that makes for easy reference, and with hints to modify them for ease, or also to make them harder. As we age, exercise becomes less about being toned and beautiful, but more about being fit and capable.
I will purchase this book to have as a ready reference and hopefully an inspiration. Surely one can incorporate ten minutes a day to strength training!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ed Deboo, and Callisto Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 19, 2024
This book is a useful guide for my aging parents because there are exercises that can be done in a chair and without equipment or a gym needed. I also find it to be beneficial to me -- just 10 minutes a day - a range of exercises to build strength and sample routines. There are drawings instead of photos but the drawings are really good and show the proper form and method to do each of the exercises. It is colorful and appealing and most importantly it is not intimidating - unlike some other exercise books. . I recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Callisto Publishing for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.
Thank you to Netgalley and Callisto Publishing for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.
March 17, 2024
This book had a number of very helpful suggestions for senior adults who wish to maintain a physically-active lifestyle. Theory was minimal but helpful. The recommended movements and exercises were adequately explained and described to be easy to understand and follow. I appreciated the common-sense approach to staying fit by incorporating the exercises/movements into everyday activities and using household furniture and items to develop the skill or muscle. This type of book would be more usable in hardcopy instead of the digital version that I read, and a checklist or completion chart for visualizing progress would be helpful.
March 3, 2024
Being a senior, I was excited to see this book. The exercises are well illustrated associated caveats to accomplish them safely. After a month, I can tell a difference and definitely recommend giving them a try. I do wish there was Ann accompanying video though. It’s always easier to learn proper form if you can see someone else doing it in a three dimensional mode than looking at a book illustration.
February 19, 2024
Anyone who is a senior, or who knows a senior, may want to purchase this book. It is simple and straightforward. The exercises are described in an easily understandable way. The illustrations show exactly the positions that a person should take. All in all I think this book is a good resource.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.
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May 12, 2025I'm not a senior but I do hate doing anything where I have to go fast, so this might be a good speed for me. Plus the format looks super easy to follow with useful illustrations and simple instructions without huge walls of text.
February 21, 2024
Nicely done with good graphics, a friendly tone, and solid info. Recommended.
I really appreciate the free copy for review!!
I really appreciate the free copy for review!!
March 12, 2024
I'm never sure when I use an exercise book if I'm doing the moves correctly so I guess I'm better suited to having an instructors help. However there were many helpful hints throughout the text.
March 25, 2025
Some great exercises that are doable by most everyone. Easy to understand illustrations and instructions. Actually an exercise book that is usable.
February 11, 2024
10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors by Ed Deboo is a great resource to have on hand. The exercises are easy to understand, and there is no equipment required, which I love.
The strength training exercises for seniors are thorough, easy to follow, and have modifications and illustrations.
I really like the book's format with the description and exercises at the beginning. Then, the author has routines that can be included in your daily activities. It's a resource I will continue to use and share with others.
#10MinuteStrengthTrainingExercisesforSeniors #NetGalley
The strength training exercises for seniors are thorough, easy to follow, and have modifications and illustrations.
I really like the book's format with the description and exercises at the beginning. Then, the author has routines that can be included in your daily activities. It's a resource I will continue to use and share with others.
#10MinuteStrengthTrainingExercisesforSeniors #NetGalley
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