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Exercise and Fitness
Information for a Lifetime

The home of . . .
Gray Iron Fitness
and the The Gray Iron Fitness Newsletter


Are you pushing 50 – or (like me) are you well past that?

I’ll bet you’ve heard about the tremendous benefits of exercise and weight training . . . how seniors may slow the aging process and retain – or even reclaim – the attributes of youth. Well, it really is true.

Let me show you how.

I’m Logan Franklin. I wrote the books Gray Iron: A Fitness Guide for Senior Men and Women (for beginners) and Living the Fitness Lifestyle (for the intermediate to experienced).

People really want honest and realistic exercise and fitness information, explained in plain, non-technical language. And that's the way it is explained here. Prove it to yourself. Click on your category of interest in the column to your left for a wealth of information. Discover . . .

  • Weight Training: The most effective progressive resistance training methods and how to get started.

  • Cardiovascular Exercise: The latest information on keeping your heart and lungs healthy.

  • Flexibility Options: Stretching, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong.

  • Real World Nutrition: How to normalize your body weight while providing energy and the muscle building nutrients you need — without fad diets.

  • Supplements: Which ones to consider – with your doctor’s approval – and which ones may be worthless or even dangerous.

  • Home Gyms: Should you develop your own gym or join a health club? What equipment will you need? The answers are here.

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My step-by-step guidebooks for senior trainees

The following book is especially for intermediate to experienced men and women trainees at age 50 and above. (Total beginners, or those who have been away from training for a very long time, should start with my beginners' book, Gray Iron: A Fitness Guide for Senior Men and Women.)

In Living the Fitness Lifestyle you'll discover . . .

  • Lifetime Nutrition Guidelines.

  • Answers to your health, fitness and training questions.

  • Chapters on what works and what doesn't.

  • All the workout formats you will ever need for the gym or health club, in your home, or on the road.

If you are over 50 and you workout, you will love this book. For the price of a couple of lattes at Starbucks, you'll have at hand Living the Fitness Lifestyle. That's right. Only $19.95 . . . and it comes with a money back guarantee.

Order here.

A strength and fitness blueprint for senior beginners . . .

End any confusion and guessing about beginning training with this easy-to-follow book for mature beginners. It is written in plain, non-technical English.

The most affective strength and fitness programs known combine weight training with cardiovascular exercise. It doesn't matter if you are a world class athlete or an average man or woman. Weights and cardio are the premier formula for optimal fitness.

Many sources provide solid bodybuilding, exercise and fitness advice. However, information specifically for seniors isn't as plentiful. If you are close to 50, 60, 70, or more, you should adjust the content, volume and intensity of your workouts. Doing too much too soon may result in overuse injuries or psychological burnout. I will show you how to avoid them.

My promise to you: Follow my step-by-step guide and you will be on the path to greater strength, normal body weight, and vibrant fitness.

For a mere $19.95 you can make Gray Iron: A Fitness Guide for Senior Men and Women your step-by-step road-map to success. Now that is real value!

Order here.

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Below: Your index to free strength, health and fitness information

The Senior Exercise Blog
The Senior Exercise Blog keeps you up-to-date with all fitness and weight training additions and changes to the Senior-Exercise-Central.com Web site. Plus late breaking health and fitness news.

Logan Franklin, senior fitness advocate.
Logan Franklin began weight training at 14. More than 50 years later he continues and advises seniors.

Weight Training Builds Senior Muscle
Weight training can be miraculous. But not all programs are suitable for seniors. Learn what to look for here.

Beginning Weight Training for Seniors
Never trained before? Beginning weight training for seniors will get you started the right way.

Gray Iron Books
Logan Franklin's Gray Iron books provide quality exercise and fitness guidance for senior men and women.

Exercise Demonstrations
Exercise demonstrations on video are the easiest way to learn. See them here for free.

Ab Exercise and Six-Packs
What ab exercise will give you a six-pack? The truth may surprise you. You can learn about it here.

Your Home Gym Equipment Guide
Training at home has advantages, but also some pitfalls. Learn what to look for if you are considering home gym equipment.

Muscle Stories and Fitness Interviews
Muscle stories and fitness interviews provide diverse training method ideas and inspiration to get in shape and stay that way.

Your Fitness Story
Are you senior living a fitness lifestyle? Share your fitness story and training history with other seniors.

Cardio is Essential for Seniors
Cardio is essential for seniors. But too much can be bad. Learn what is the right amount.

Flexibility Exercises
Flexibility exercises will make you a supple senior. Discover how here . . .

Nutrition
Basic good nutrition means success. Diets often fail in the long term because they are too complicated. It is practical and simplified here.

Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements can help, or just waste money. Discover what to look for here.

Is a Personal Trainer Necessary?
A personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals. But do you really need one? Learn about it here.

Swimming is Superb
Swimming may be a perfect aerobic exercise. Even if you don't know how to swim, you can learn.

Medical Conditions Information
People diagnosed with a medical condition want medical conditions information. Find reliable and legitimate sources here.

Questions and Comments
Your questions and comments about exercise and fitness for men and women over 50 are answered here.

Senior Exercise Central SiteSearch
Let Senior Exercise Central SiteSearch find the strength, health and wellness information that you need in one easy step.

Financial Fitness
Financial fitness is especially important to seniors. Being old and poor is much worse than being young and poor.

Link to us at Senior Exercise Central
Link to us and help seniors get realistic health and fitness information.

Fitness Newsletter
The Gray Iron Fitness Newsletter is free and dedicated to the senior fitness lifestyle.

Retirement Bliss
Are you over 50 and nearing or in retirement? Read retirement bliss for positive guidelines.

One Arm Row
The one arm row with a dumbbell is one the best upper- and mid-back muscle builders.

One Arm Press
The one arm press is great for shoulder development and core strength.

Yoga for Seniors
Yoga for seniors has more than one form. Discover which type is right for you.


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