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Ten Golden Exercises:
Ever wonder if you could just get away with 10 exercises and call it a day? Or even better, what are the most important simple exercises for each body part to prevent injury? (Yes, there are more than 10 exercises herein) Want to be able to keep yourself mobile and active by exercising at home? Look into the mind of an experienced Physical Therapist, as he shares what has worked best for him and his patients over the last 20 years. Learn not just what to do, but why it matters- and in simple terms. Presented here is the exercise foundation to preventing the most common biomechanical dysfunctions that we all may face. Whether young or old or somewhere in between- the information in this book will help you physically function better now and throughout your life.
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78 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2018
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April 29, 2020
nice summary
I'm very out of shape and aware of it. I've been looking at various books and videos to break my do nothing routine without overwhelming me. This summarized well the basic exercises that my PT had me do, except it explained why and the benefit. Good recapping of each exercise. Good picture, a little better to see the details on the phone or fire versus the kindle. Recommending this to anyone wanting to start to get back in shape and/or looking for core exercises to do the rest of their life. 5 stars for the content (avoid if typos bother you).
I'm very out of shape and aware of it. I've been looking at various books and videos to break my do nothing routine without overwhelming me. This summarized well the basic exercises that my PT had me do, except it explained why and the benefit. Good recapping of each exercise. Good picture, a little better to see the details on the phone or fire versus the kindle. Recommending this to anyone wanting to start to get back in shape and/or looking for core exercises to do the rest of their life. 5 stars for the content (avoid if typos bother you).
April 22, 2020
Owner’s Manual for a Human Body
The author didn’t have to tell us this was self published and it really could have used an editor, but typos aside, this is a great little book. Full of easy exercises that can improve your quality of life immediately.
The author didn’t have to tell us this was self published and it really could have used an editor, but typos aside, this is a great little book. Full of easy exercises that can improve your quality of life immediately.
June 5, 2020
Concise easy to read stretches with illustrations
Simple to follow stretches written by a PT. I am going to create a chart and do these to keep my body in better condition. A print off with all would be a nice bonus!
Simple to follow stretches written by a PT. I am going to create a chart and do these to keep my body in better condition. A print off with all would be a nice bonus!
June 23, 2021
A great little book!
I am happy to have found this book - the exercises are well explained with photos, and cover what I need. My only comment is that a simple table listing the exercises would have been useful but I will prepare that myself based on the program I want to follow.
I am happy to have found this book - the exercises are well explained with photos, and cover what I need. My only comment is that a simple table listing the exercises would have been useful but I will prepare that myself based on the program I want to follow.
July 27, 2020
Very informative and concise! Could have used some copy editing.
August 28, 2024
I don't think the description of this book does a great job of telling you who it is for. Here it is, from the beginning of the book: "injured, post operative, deconditioned patients who need guidance and motivation to recover lost function."
The description on Amazon wants you to think this a general minimal fitness program for the general populace. It isn't. As a sixty year old with a myriad of little nagging problems from decades of life and working out, there are a handful of things here I can use. Trying to do them all? My estimate is that if you did not just the core ten, but the entire 26 exercises, it would take you fifty minutes. Should I ditch my routine to spend fifty minutes four times a week doing prehab? No.
If you're twenty five and doing a balanced program of some sort, or just generally healthy, this is the next best thing to a waste of time. If you're actually in the target audience and have been up to now uninterested in exercise, are you really going to wade through a bunch of text and some pictures and buy some bands and figure this out? I doubt it.
This isn't a terrible book. If you've got a nagging issue, and the motivation to tackle the exercises in the area that's bothering you, this is a good place to start. Give it a try. But a general fitness program it is not.
The description on Amazon wants you to think this a general minimal fitness program for the general populace. It isn't. As a sixty year old with a myriad of little nagging problems from decades of life and working out, there are a handful of things here I can use. Trying to do them all? My estimate is that if you did not just the core ten, but the entire 26 exercises, it would take you fifty minutes. Should I ditch my routine to spend fifty minutes four times a week doing prehab? No.
If you're twenty five and doing a balanced program of some sort, or just generally healthy, this is the next best thing to a waste of time. If you're actually in the target audience and have been up to now uninterested in exercise, are you really going to wade through a bunch of text and some pictures and buy some bands and figure this out? I doubt it.
This isn't a terrible book. If you've got a nagging issue, and the motivation to tackle the exercises in the area that's bothering you, this is a good place to start. Give it a try. But a general fitness program it is not.
July 18, 2020
I have been trying to improve my fitness and have so many aches and pains in addition to fibromyalgia that I struggle finding an activity that I can do consistently. My roundabout journey has led me to the idea of physical therapy in order to improve the basics so I have started reading a few different books on the subject. This one is short and sweet but the author drew me in right away with his first topic of the hips which are one of my main problem areas.
I plan to update my review after at least a few weeks of these exercises but they all seem quite doable while watching tv before bed. I do have to purchase a few tools but all of them are for exercises for body parts that I have ongoing issues with so it’s a small investment, about $30 for all the equipment he discusses in the book.
I plan to update my review after at least a few weeks of these exercises but they all seem quite doable while watching tv before bed. I do have to purchase a few tools but all of them are for exercises for body parts that I have ongoing issues with so it’s a small investment, about $30 for all the equipment he discusses in the book.
September 13, 2019
Simple and accurate
Over the years, I have had the privilege of sending many patients to Physical Therapists like Daniel Philpot. As a group, they are simply wonderful and very dedicated to helping people make progress after various injuries. The feedback I usually get from the patients, many of whom are golfing buddies, is always positive. When one of our local PT specialists relocated to Augusta, GA, there was grieving in our clubhouse.
That said, Mr. Philpot has given a straightforward, accurate and understandable dissertation that should be listened to. I am going to begin incorporating three or four of these into each workout and recommend that others do as well. You will be thankful if you do.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of sending many patients to Physical Therapists like Daniel Philpot. As a group, they are simply wonderful and very dedicated to helping people make progress after various injuries. The feedback I usually get from the patients, many of whom are golfing buddies, is always positive. When one of our local PT specialists relocated to Augusta, GA, there was grieving in our clubhouse.
That said, Mr. Philpot has given a straightforward, accurate and understandable dissertation that should be listened to. I am going to begin incorporating three or four of these into each workout and recommend that others do as well. You will be thankful if you do.
January 1, 2021
Tremendously concise and helpful book. I took two pages of notes.
Essentially the author says that exercise is medicine, and since orthopaedic imbalances are universal, the treatment is also.
These exercises are like vitamins that stop pain.
The ten areas are hip strength, hip flexibility, hands, feet, core, shoulders strength, shoulders flexibility, posture, neck, and hamstrings.
With an exercise band and a hand grip they can all be performed easily by anyone with enormous bang for your buck in terms of pain relief and long term health.
Incredible good value book, written in a warm, homespun style, with no unnecessary words.
Essentially the author says that exercise is medicine, and since orthopaedic imbalances are universal, the treatment is also.
These exercises are like vitamins that stop pain.
The ten areas are hip strength, hip flexibility, hands, feet, core, shoulders strength, shoulders flexibility, posture, neck, and hamstrings.
With an exercise band and a hand grip they can all be performed easily by anyone with enormous bang for your buck in terms of pain relief and long term health.
Incredible good value book, written in a warm, homespun style, with no unnecessary words.
May 29, 2020
In truth, there are ten categories or parts of the body that he addresses, and within each of those there are often at least three exercises. The information is solid and none of the exercises are terribly difficult, but if you repeat them with his recommended number of reps, it can be somewhat challenging. Many of them can be done on the floor while watching TV, or a few sporadically throughout the day to keep the body moving. I found it reassuring that many of his exercises are a regular part of a good yoga practice.
April 17, 2020
Wow
The best techniques for those of us who are out of shape. I tried this for two weeks and the results are incredible. I’ve begun sleeping better and have loss my urge to over eat. Starting a new high fiber diet, to accompany these exercises. With a little more work, more resistance too.
The best techniques for those of us who are out of shape. I tried this for two weeks and the results are incredible. I’ve begun sleeping better and have loss my urge to over eat. Starting a new high fiber diet, to accompany these exercises. With a little more work, more resistance too.
November 5, 2018
Very informative!
I was especially interested in this book as I have recently been having physical therapy in my home through my home health. Exercises were explained very well and the pictures were helpful.
I was especially interested in this book as I have recently been having physical therapy in my home through my home health. Exercises were explained very well and the pictures were helpful.
February 3, 2020
Perfect book for me
This was exactly what I needed. Through yet simple. Step by step and clear even someone with no experience can deal with. Thank you. I'm sixty five and this is already changing my life little by little
This was exactly what I needed. Through yet simple. Step by step and clear even someone with no experience can deal with. Thank you. I'm sixty five and this is already changing my life little by little
March 14, 2020
Definitely on to something!
Easy exercises to use as preventative medicine. Think of it as taking vitamins, if you're malnourished you will get sick. You're body will break down but if the right measures are taken, you can mitigate the damage and recovery time!
Easy exercises to use as preventative medicine. Think of it as taking vitamins, if you're malnourished you will get sick. You're body will break down but if the right measures are taken, you can mitigate the damage and recovery time!
April 15, 2020
Physical Therapists are WONDERFUL! SO I look forward to putting into practise the instructions in this short but well-explained book.
I want to update review when I have done the movements consistently for a couple months or so. Until then: practice makes perfect ...
I want to update review when I have done the movements consistently for a couple months or so. Until then: practice makes perfect ...
April 23, 2020
Everyone should read to stay strong and flexible
Good solid instructions for each Golden Exercise which covers the whole body. The explanations are clear and convincing as to why we should do them. This is a great reference book. I plan to put together a routine.
Good solid instructions for each Golden Exercise which covers the whole body. The explanations are clear and convincing as to why we should do them. This is a great reference book. I plan to put together a routine.
May 3, 2020
Good descriptions with one or two pictures of each exercise. I was quite surprised at how little I was using some of the muscles targeted in these exercises. I believe this will help my overall fitness!
June 27, 2020
Useful info. I’ve been thinking more about aging and mobility, with focus on units of work and body flexibility. Plenty of expertise, but writing style is like someone explaining how to cook their favorite recipe. Friendly, and like a conversation, but not literary in any sense.
October 19, 2020
Informative and to the point
The Author does a good job of getting right to the content that attracted me to the book. The clearly explained exercise guides are also divided by body part, so it’s conducive for writing out and organizing the program as you read.
The Author does a good job of getting right to the content that attracted me to the book. The clearly explained exercise guides are also divided by body part, so it’s conducive for writing out and organizing the program as you read.
October 27, 2020
Good Reminders
Great basic information that reminds us of what we need to do to stay limber and strong as we age. Sadly, I am coming to this with pains and aches but hope by trying these exercises, I might get stronger.
Great basic information that reminds us of what we need to do to stay limber and strong as we age. Sadly, I am coming to this with pains and aches but hope by trying these exercises, I might get stronger.
November 29, 2020
Direct and concise
A simple, straightforward, concise presentation of common problems and the way to treat them (which I'm now applying). Clearly illustrated by well done photographs.
A simple, straightforward, concise presentation of common problems and the way to treat them (which I'm now applying). Clearly illustrated by well done photographs.
September 2, 2021
The more simple the exercise plan, the more likely it'll be done
A bit too simple and easy for true athletic improvements
...add some cardio and strength building resistance movements
...very good physical Therapy
A bit too simple and easy for true athletic improvements
...add some cardio and strength building resistance movements
...very good physical Therapy
April 4, 2022
Forgotten Exercises We Should Be Doing
This is a great explanation of the exercises we should be doing as we get older. But it’s written and presented in a way that anyone at any age can do these exercises. Good book!
This is a great explanation of the exercises we should be doing as we get older. But it’s written and presented in a way that anyone at any age can do these exercises. Good book!
February 6, 2023
I have moderate osteoarthritis in 4 vertebrae! I have the Kindle version so I can take it with me when I travel. These exercises have help strengthen the muscles around the joints to protect them from wear and tear! It is concise, exercises are clearly explained , with great color photos.
February 5, 2024
Very quick read on some exercises (more than 10!) to keep yourself flexible, strong and able to execute basic life tasks. It would be good to keep these exercises/stretches in mind to incorporate into a workout, to ensure you’re preventing potential common injuries.
August 31, 2019
These are great for everyone's body
These exercises made it to my morning routine. These magical golden exercises will keep your body strong and supple your entire life.
These exercises made it to my morning routine. These magical golden exercises will keep your body strong and supple your entire life.
October 23, 2019
Perfect
Perfect for anyone wanting straightforward information on simple exercises to improve strength and function. The firsthand knowledge and experience makes it work.
Perfect for anyone wanting straightforward information on simple exercises to improve strength and function. The firsthand knowledge and experience makes it work.
March 29, 2020
Very informative
Can’t wait to add these exercises to my workout routine. The instructions were easy to follow and the illustrations were very helpful.
Can’t wait to add these exercises to my workout routine. The instructions were easy to follow and the illustrations were very helpful.
April 18, 2020
DIY Physical Therapy
Step by step simple exercises to improve strength and flexibility with clear explanations of how and why each exercise works. Photos.
Step by step simple exercises to improve strength and flexibility with clear explanations of how and why each exercise works. Photos.
May 9, 2020
I really like the description.
I would recommend this for anyone that has aches and pains. I would also recommend this for anyone that is noticing mobility limitations
I would recommend this for anyone that has aches and pains. I would also recommend this for anyone that is noticing mobility limitations
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