Muscle is the body's natural heating system. Regular strength training revs up your metabolism and helps protect against the bone loss that naturally occurs in your 50s. This fact-filled strength guide and workout is uniquely designed to address your body's changing needs and inspire you to get in the best shape of your life.

DVD BONUS FEATURES include tips for creating a personal fitness plan, Keeping Fit Fundamentals, suggestions for beginners, participant biographies and glossary of terms.

A complete strength workout and much more including: insights into the importance of strength training in your 50s; exercise tips for achieving maximum results; 40-minute core routine; advanced exercises; and Keeping Fit Fundamentals, a Q&A session with medical experts Lisa Callahan, M.D., author of The Fitness Factor, and Lillie Shockney, R.N., author of Breast Cancer Survivor's Club.

Cindy Joseph, one of today's most popular print and television models, began her modeling career at age 49. She shares her enthusiasm for exercise and for the amazing potential of life in your 50s.

Robyn Stuhr, administrative director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, is a certified exercise physiologist with 20 years of experience in sports training.

Integrated Strength Training utilizes a series of exercises that work both upper body and lower body muscles simultaneously, maximizing the efficiency of the workout while burning calories and increasing lean muscle tone.

Body By Jake-Strength Training 101 for Women is geared for women of all ages and is designed to give them confidence with weights and strength training both at home and in the gym. It teaches the proper technique, form and vocabulary while working all areas of the body including legs, glutes, back, abdominals, chest and arms.

Maximize strength gains with scientifically proven training methods demonstrated in the Advanced Strength Training DVD! This DVD shows how to make the most out of your time in the gym by varying both the elements of an individual workout and the types of workouts performed over the course of a week. Learn how to design and safely execute a challenging, high-intensity training program with techniques such as breakdowns, slow reps, partials, pre-exhaustion, negatives, and negative accentuated reps. The high-volume training methods presented will help you utilize traditional multi-set techniques to optimize strength, muscular endurance, and power gains.

This information-rich DVD is perfect for anyone who is serious about strength training and wants a more sophisticated approach. Strength and conditioning coaches and trainers can incorporate the advanced techniques into their athletes' or clients' programs.

This effective and well rounded strength training video, teaches you a base routine that targets all of the major muscle groups of the body, and includes additional variations to supplement the routine plus key stretc hes that will help your flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. Did you know: Typically, men lose 5 pounds per decade in muscle mass after middle age. Women lose 6.5 pounds in muscle mass through menopause, and 10 pounds per decade after that.

Proper strength training burns calories and fat; A workout for both the beginner and the pro fessional; Unlock strength training effectiveness regardless of equipment availability; Learn the secrets of stre ngth that the professionals use; Strength training variations for men and women; Strength training routines and ex ercises for every skill level.

Douglas Brooks: Acknowledged as one of the country's premier personal trainers by numerous publications, Douglas Brooks is truly the "Trainer's Trainer." As an author, lecturer, trainer and vid eo personality, his knowledge of fitness is recognized by professionals and the public worldwide. Douglas, who hol ds a Master's Degree in exercise physiology, is the author of the best selling book "Going Solo - The Art of Perso nal Training," and "Program Design For Personal Trainers," as well as numerous educational manuals. His latest boo ks in print are, "Your Personal Trainer," and "The Complete Book of Personal Training."

Don't get older, get stronger in this medically-approved strength training workout DVD for older adults, the handicapped and senior citizens. This DVD is perfect if you are an older adult age 55 or over. Or, if you have an elderly parent or grandparent that is losing strength and flexibility because of aging, or has arthritis or osteoporosis, or in a nursing home or assisted living center, this would make an ideal gift.

Geri-Fit - the First Workout with Weights for Older Adults, was developed with the help of noted geriatrician, Dr. Martin J. Gorbien. This video features fitness expert Francesca Gern and four of her students ranging in age from 50 to 72.

Geri-Fit is a 45-minute strength training workout that increases strength in the elderly aiding in independence and improved arthritic conditions. This DVD requires just a set of 2-pound (each) dumbbells and a stretch band or towel. The exercises may be performed seated in a chair, if needed. So, if you are disabled, handicapped, or confined to a wheelchair, this workout can still be performed.

Fitness Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Exercise Time: 49 minutes
Warm-up stretches: 7 minutes
Strength training: 31 minutes
Abdominal and chest segment: 8 minutes
Cool down stretch: 3 minutes
Impact: No Impact, no jumping, no dancing
Weight training choreography: Basic level
Equipment needed:
A set of 2-pound dumbbells (each)
A towel or stretch band (for stretches)
An exercise mat or towel to lay on during chest and abdominal portions
A water bottle

On this exciting video Sensei Mike Reeves, 7th Dan World Breaking Champion, shows you how to increase your martial arts power & strength! You will learn proven martial arts strength training methods & gain knockout power. This video includes ancient and modern methods scientifically proven to make you bigger and stronger while maintaining the edge on your speed and technique. The simple truth is given equal ability the stronger martial artist will always win. This video will give you that edge. Sensei Reeves says," For every strike, for every block there is a point of impact. In karate, we prepare ourselves for this eventuality by strengthening and conditioning our bodies and minds". Plus a bonus! See Sensei Reeves win the World Championship and break 400 boards (as seen on ESPN) in one minute! 40 min.

Weight machines and conventional workout designs encourage you to train your muscles in isolation, but real-world strength and athleticism require using all of your muscles together. Following Gregg and Kerry's step-by-step instructions, you can lose weight, mold your physique, and recruit and coordinate your entire muscular system for health and enhanced athletic performance. Anyone can master total-body exercises that are safer, more intense, and more effective than ever. Learn how to: Lift safely and with great power Improve your athletic performance Protect your back and joints Increase your metabolism Harness your body's power center Master the Deadlift, Squat, Side Press and Bench Press.

Think you are too young to start worrying about getting Osteoporosis? Think again! An estimated 34 million women have osteoporosis and that number keeps growing. The key to prevention is exercise, and the sooner the better. There's no better way than strength training! Introducing Weights I... a total body strength training workout video that concentrates on shaping your muscles, preventing osteoporosis, and making you look younger, more energetic, and healthy. Welcome to the 21st century where strength training rules! Gone are the days of doggie leg lifts and embarrassing hydrant exercises designed to do nothing but give you "the burn". Burn what? No more dancing and jazzing around like some disco queen from the 70's. Forget about stepping and kicking -- they'll do nothing for your bones once you've turned 60. WEIGHTS ARE WHERE IT'S AT.... it's the fastest way to shape up! Not only does it burn fat three times faster than aerobics, it permanently boosts your metabolism helping to burn calories 24-hours-a-day.... not just 30-minutes like an aerobic workout. It will help you to lose weight, then keep you at your desired weight forever. Weight training shapes your body like nothing else can with results three times faster than any other exercise program you've ever tried. Strength training is proven to be the most effective form of exercise designed to prevent osteoporosis.