11 The Scientific Case for Physical Activity

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents ix
4. Introduction 1
5. 1 The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make 6
6. 2 Exercise, Nature’s Medicine 18
7. 3 Four Steps to a New Exercise Habit: An Overview 38
8. 4 Step 1: Plan Your Active Lifestyle 57
9. 5 Step 2: Proceed with Your Exercise Program 81
10. 6 Step 3: Record Your Progress 105
11. 7 Step 4: Reward Your Efforts 113
12. 8 Three Strength-Training Workouts 122
13. 9 Home Equipment and Health Clubs 158
14. 10 Eating Your Way to Good Health 176
15. 11 The Scientific Case for Physical Activity 194
16. 12 Exercise for Women with Chronic Health Conditions 215
17. 13 Working the Body, Healing the Mind 237
18. 14 Fitness at Each Stage of Your Life 248
19. 15 Sharing the Wealth of Good Health 260
20. References and Additional Resources 275
21. Acknowledgments 282
22. Index 284