Growing stronger; strength training for older adults

Seguin, Rebecca A.; Epping, Jacqueline N.; Buchner, David; Bloch, Rina; Nelson, Miriam E.

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Growing stronger; strength training for older adults

Published Date:

2002

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Seguin, Rebecca A. ; Epping, Jacqueline N. ; Buchner, David ; Bloch, Rina ; Nelson, Miriam E. ;

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Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine ; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition ; ... More ▼

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An Exercise program for you -- 1. The Power of strength training -- 2. Making change -- 3. Getting motivated -- 4. Starting your journey: 6 simple steps -- 5. Getting stronger: a 3-part program -- 6. The courage to progress -- 7. Staying on track: your 12-week workbook -- APPENDIX: Resources for staying strong

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under agreement number 58-1950-9-001 and the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry cooperative agreement number TS 359-15/16.

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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TS 359-15/16

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