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Fit Over 50 - by Walt Larimore & Phillip Bishop (Paperback)

Fit Over 50 - by  Walt Larimore & Phillip Bishop (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Take control of your well-being with tips to help improve your health in four key areas--physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. When you apply these scientifically sound strategies, you'll reap the benefits of living well and staying healthy. <p/> <br> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Health, Fitness, and Weight Loss Advice You Can Trust</b> <p/> To stay fit over 50, you don't need to be an expert on health. You need essential, practical, and accurate information from people who <i>are </i>experts. Doctors Walt Larimore and Phillip Bishop want to give you truthful and trustworthy advice to help you separate fact from wishful thinking and to identify misconceptions when you see them. <p/> Take control of your overall well-being with tips to help improve your health in four key areas: </p><ul><li><b>Physical</b> -- learn proven principles for effective weight loss, exercise, and nutrition</li><li><b>Emotional </b>-- keep your mind sharp and better manage your emotions</li><li><b>Relational </b>-- stay connected to others and build a stronger sense of community</li><li><b>Spiritual</b> -- improve your relationship with God</li></ul> When you apply these easy-to-follow and scientifically sound strategies, you're more likely to reap the many benefits of living well and staying healthy. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"For those who are interested in a fitness book that deals with the total person: physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual, this is a must read. <i>Fit over 50</i> is filled with research-based and biblically sound practical tips for all who want to live life to the fullest." <br> --<b>Gary D. Chapman, PhD, author of <i>The 5 Love Languages</i></b></p><br><br><p>"God cares about our health--not only for our comfort but for His service. With clear and well- researched advice, Dr. Larimore has fashioned a remarkable guide. With his insightful, whole person understanding of health, he describes practical steps that will fashion our bodies and spirits into the best possible shape to enjoy our health and to serve our King." <br> --<b>Al Weir, MD, President, Christian Medical & Dental Associations</b></p><br><br><p>"I tend to avoid books that give 'self-help' advice--life is too complicated for easy formulas. The more I went through <i>Fit over 50</i>, however, the more I learned. Drawing on the latest research, the authors have assembled a remarkable list of practical suggestions on how to flourish in every way." <br> --<b>Philip Yancey, author of <i>Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image</i> (with Dr. Paul Brand)</b></p><br><br><p>"One of the best all-around books I've ever seen for those of us over 50 who want to improve our all-around health. I'll be putting many of these tips to action in my life and suggesting my friends and colleagues get a copy of their own." <br> --<b>Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic and author of <i>Character Carved in Stone</i></b></p><br><br><p>"This book is a lifestyle tour de force. Whether you're trying to figure out which diet to follow, what kind of exercise is best for you, whether to lift weights, how to increase flexibility, how to get the most out of sleep, and dozens of similar questions--you now have an authoritative, comprehensive, holistic, and medically sound handbook for your health. The 22 practical ideas are exactly what I needed to know!" <br> --<b>Patrick Morley, PhD, Executive Chairman at Man in the Mirror and bestselling author of 21 books, including <i>The Man in the Mirror</i> and <i>The Christian Man</i></b></p><br><br><p>"Wait! Don't let the title fool you. <i>Fit over 50</i> is not fiction. This volume is so chock-full of helpful (not to mention up-to-date) advice that I expect it to inform my life for the rest of my days. Walt Larimore and Phillip Bishop manage to keep the cookies on the lower shelf where even we laypeople can reach them. Thoroughly engrossing." <br> --<b>Jerry Jenkins, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author</b></p><br><br><p>"What a wonderful resource! It's well-rounded in perspective and grounded in research. <i>Fit over 50</i> is an informative read that you will want to keep on your bookshelf for reference long after you've read it. Buy a copy for yourself and one for your friends. They will thank you!" <br> --<b>Juli Slattery, PsyD, President and Cofounder of Authentic Intimacy</b></p><br><br><p>"You may have heard the old saying 'It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.' In <i>Fit over 50</i>, Walt Larimore and Phil Bishop will show you the best way to have <i>both</i>." <br> --<b>Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Dr. Walt Larimore </b>has been a practicing family physician for over 35 years and is an award-winning educator, author, and journalist. His work in the field of Family Medicine has earned him numerous accolades, including being named America's Outstanding Family Physician Educator by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Larimore and his childhood sweetheart, Barb, live in Colorado and have been married over 45 years. <p/><b>Dr. Phillip Bishop </b>has taught fitness, weight control, and wellness for over 30 years and is University of Alabama Emeritus Professor of Exercise Science. Dr. Bishop is a longtime faculty ministry leader with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), and has spoken for them and other Christian groups in many foreign countries. Dr. Bishop and his wife, Brenda, live in Alabama. <br> </p>

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