"Strong Women Stay Young" by Miriam Nelson, Sarah Wernick
I'm thinking of getting this book for my mother -- along with some basic weights. I found it very inspirational a few years back when I first got into fitness. Granted the exercises are for an ultra-beginner, but that's where she is.
Years ago she took up some mild weight training -- part of her doctor's 'prescription' for an ailment she had. About 3 months later she remarked that she had taken all her curtains down, washed them & put them up again & she was surprised how easily she climbed the ladder -- more confidence -- & that the next day she wasn't sore. I was thrilled to hear that & told her it was her strength training paying off. She agreed that was probably it.
Then she dropped it all. Now, approx 7 years later, I watch her walk & climb stairs & she is clearly not confident of her balance. Since I'm getting back into all this, (partly inspired by observing her!) I thought it would be a good time to encourage her to do the same.
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After typing all of this, I realize that many of your parents are close to my age & my mother is closer to your grandparents age!
