Strength Training: Staying Fit and Fabulous, by Cris Caivano is a book that caught my eye, because it is geared for the more mature reader. This means that the target audience is someone who is entering their 50's. Now, I'm not quite 50...yet. And...I'm definitely not a spring chicken anymore. Years of sedentary living have resulted in the development of batwings for my upper arms. Workout books with extremely young and fit models who are a half generation younger than me...are intimidating to crack open. So, yes...I like the idea of a workout book with a healthy looking older person in mind.
The book starts off with an introduction that has a comfortable, encouraging, and down to earth tone. In fact, sensibility rings throughout the whole book. Reading the book took me back to my high school Physical Education classes; the author wasn't saying much that was different than what my P.E. teachers were saying about health, fitness, and strength training. The exercises that are described in this book were also familiar to me. Also, I am left with the impression that getting fit is quite an accessible goal without the need to spend oodles of money on expensive exercise equipment. There are photos and descriptions of exercises, and encouragement to just get going on the road to fitness, especially if one is not already physically active.
I like the book, and would seriously consider buying it to add to my own personal library.
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of Cris Caivano's Strength Training: Staying Fit and Fabulous from NetGalley, in exchange for a review. All opinions stated in this review are mine.
