print email comment close Growing Stronger: Strength Training For Older Adults URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/ Description: This presentation describes the benefits of strengthening exercises for older adults, and provides guidance in starting and maintaining a strength-training program. The "Exercises" section features step-by-step instructions and animated drawings for each of the exercises. Also includes a physical activity readiness questionnaire to help determine if you should check with your doctor before you start. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Extra Keywords aging bone-building weight training PAR-Q Library of Congress Subject Headings: Exercise Physical fitness for older people Weight training LII Database Information: Record 20804 created by Jennifer English on 03/03/2006 Last modification on 03/07/2006 Published: 03/09/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20804