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A letter from Senator John Glenn
As Senator John Glenn says: "You are never too old to get in shape." Read what else he has to say about aging well.
Introduction
This guide has been created by the National Institute on Aging. The introduction will explain the research and layout of the guide.
Chapter 1: What Can Exercise Do for Me?
Get an overview of the kinds of exercises that can keep you healthy.

Chapter 2: Is It Safe for Me to Exercise?
“Too old” and “too frail” are not, in and of themselves, reasons to prohibit physical activity. In fact, there aren’t very many health reasons to keep older adults from becoming more active.
Chapter 3: How to Keep Going
Get tips on how to stay motivated.
Chapter 4: Sample Exercises
There are lots of ways to increase your physical activity. Here are some examples.
Chapter 5: How to Improve Your Endurance
Increasing endurance is great for your lungs and heart. Find out how to increase your stamina.
Chapter 6: How to Improve Your Strength
Even very small changes in muscle size can make a big difference in strength, especially in people who already have lost a lot of muscle. An increase in muscle that’s not even visible to the eye can be all it takes to improve your ability to do things like get up from a chair or climb stairs.
Chapter 7: How Am I Doing?
Take these simple tests to find out much you're improving.
Sample Exercises - Strength Exercises
Sample Exercises - Strength/Balance Exercises
Sample Exercises - Stretching Exercises

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