Life Fit
It may not be the Fountain of Youth, but in LifeFit you'll find an easy-to-follow program for lengthening and improving the quality of your life. Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger presents this prescription based on more than three decades studying the relations between physical activity, health, and fitness. More than an exercise guide, LifeFit is a clear and effective tool for making meaningful lifestyle decisions to benefit your long-term fitness. Paffenbarger's research shows that it's never too late to reap the rewards of exercise. In LifeFit he translates these important findings into a practical prescription for better health and longer life. LifeFit is divided into three parts. In Part I the authors discuss the changing political, social, and economic environments that make lifestyle changes more important than ever before. They refute some of our archaic notions about aging and offer down-to-earth examples of how to maximize the health benefits of exercise with minimum effort. Part II focuses on the benefits of making the switch from a sedentary to an active lifestyle. The connection between chronic disease--including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, and some forms of cancer--and inactivity, shows how exercise prolongs and improves quality of life. The positive effects of physical activity on stress reduction and improved mental capacity are also highlighted. In Part III, the authors present an easy-to-follow program for change that anyone can incorporate into his/her daily life. You will learn how to: select the exercise program that works best for you, determine your current fitness level, and set goals for getting where you want to be. The book provides suggestions for sensible training and wise activity choices, so you can exercise with minimal risk of injury and maximal enjoyment. LifeFit is sure to give you a new perspective and timeline for aging. About the Author The name Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Jr.--"Paff" to his friends--may not be as recognizable as Fonda or Schwarzenegger. But among fitness professionals, Dr. Paffenbarger is considered a true pioneer. In 1960, Paff embarked on the College Alumni Health Study, commonly known as the "College Study," that investigated the exercise habits of more than 50,000 University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University alumni. The results of this study confirmed that more physically active people have a lower risk of coronary heart disease and live longer. Paffenbarger holds an MD from Northwestern University Medical School and a PhD in epidemiology from the School of Hygiene and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. His early career was spent in polio research as an officer in the United States Public Health Service. Later, when polio was no longer a public health problem, Paff began his landmark study of the relations between physical activity, chronic disease, and longevity. Paffenbarger maintains a heavy schedule as professor at both S
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