This book sounded PERFECT!

Subtitled “Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina,” and written by a Physical Therapist, the premise of the book is that it is possible even for seniors to build/regain strength and balance by spending ten minutes a day. Sign me up!

The organization is fine. Starting with core principles of strength training, the book presents forty individual exercises as well as twenty-five routines that are designed to “build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great.”

There are no equipment requirements, and there are detailed instructions for everything. Thanks to Callisto Publishing and NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for this honest review. I can’t truly evaluate it, as the digital version is essentially unusable on both a Kindle and iPad using the Kindle app. I love the instructions, and plan to seek it out at a bookstore to see if it is as good as I hope (once the instructions are integrated into the text). I’m giving it four stars in the hope that the print version will live up to my expectations, which are based on the digital version.

As a senior myself, I read this book from a viewpoint of "would this be helpful to me?", and the answer is a resounding yes!

Although there is nothing revolutionary presented here, the exercises are given in a manner that makes for easy reference, and with hints to modify them for ease, or also to make them harder. As we age, exercise becomes less about being toned and beautiful, but more about being fit and capable.

I will purchase this book to have as a ready reference and hopefully an inspiration. Surely one can incorporate ten minutes a day to strength training!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ed Deboo, and Callisto Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a number of very helpful suggestions for senior adults who wish to maintain a physically-active lifestyle. Theory was minimal but helpful. The recommended movements and exercises were adequately explained and described to be easy to understand and follow. I appreciated the common-sense approach to staying fit by incorporating the exercises/movements into everyday activities and using household furniture and items to develop the skill or muscle. This type of book would be more usable in hardcopy instead of the digital version that I read, and a checklist or completion chart for visualizing progress would be helpful.

10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors is a simple and easy to follow guide to exercises for seniors. I liked the illustrations and suggested routines provided.

Thank you NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Being a senior, I was excited to see this book. The exercises are well illustrated associated caveats to accomplish them safely. After a month, I can tell a difference and definitely recommend giving them a try. I do wish there was Ann accompanying video though. It’s always easier to learn proper form if you can see someone else doing it in a three dimensional mode than looking at a book illustration.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this eARC.

Note to reviewers - the Kindle version I received was not usable (graphics would not render correctly). Read via Netgalley app - I sent note to publisher and hopefully issue will be corrected pre-release!

I almost didn't ask to review this book as I am NOT a senior, but I was intrigued, after reading it, now I am IMPRESSED. I will be using this book daily, and purchasing a print version for easy reference.

The exercises included are explained in detail, and I LOVE the illustrations. I would recommend it for readers looking for a beginner to mid-level exercise program, regardless of age.

This book was written by a healthcare professional with years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

Anyone working a sedentary job (working at a computer sitting down all day for example) will benefit from this manual. As formerly mentioned, I am NOT a senior, and despite long twice daily walks, after going through a bunch of these exercises, I had a hard time getting out of my chair the next day. My fault, not the books - I didn't follow a suggested routine.

That said, senior exercisers can pick and choose exercises they are able to do. Few seniors I know can do squats or lunges, however each exercise includes Easy and Challenging modifications. This allows you to use it for years, starting with easy exercise modification (if needed) and working up to standard exercise (and then advanced modification) as your strength grows.

The exercises were carefully selected, and will help you with tasks we all must do regularly, and these connections are noted in the book (getting out of a chair is related with squats, etc).

Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book, it is a small investment and it could add years to your life, if you use it daily.

This book is exactly what the title promises: very friendly, easy-to-follow exercises and programs that can be done safely by seniors of any fitness level. Absolutely no equipment is necessary; indeed, in the friendly illustrations are people using couches, chairs, water bottles, soda cans, milk jugs, and canned products. This is an ideal book for a senior interested in or needing to get more exercise for health and mobility, especially those that are just starting out and want a friendly introduction to fitness.

The book has three parts: Part One goes over strength training and its benefits. Part Two presents all 40 of the strength training exercises. Part Three puts together simple 10 minute routines/programs of about 4 exercises each, 25 in total.

Each exercise has several colors of type, has large fonts, and lists the targeted muscle groups. There is a brief description of the exercise and its importance and then simple numbered step by step instructions. Beneath that are modifications for both easy and challenging step ups. Next are several large illustrations showing how to do the exercises. With the illustrations are tips/safety info. I appreciated that great care is taken to prevent injury, especially to the knees.

The 25 routines, each taking around 10 minutes each, follow a similar format. Large friendly full color pages, targeted benefits explained, a brief paragraph introduction, then the routine breakdown, including repetitions, sets, and rest between sets. The next page uses all of the full color illustrations for the four exercises, neatly on one page for very easy reference.

This book is incredibly easy and friendly to use. Truly, anyone at any age and fitness level can use all these exercises. Many use the back of a lounge chair or couch, wall, or even stairs if you have them. So it is very friendly and does not require a further investment in any equipment. The illustrations use individuals of various ethnicities, heights, and weights, making this very friendly for all people.

I was very impressed. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

It was hard to evaluate the value of this book due to the fragmented (or completely blank) graphics to illustrate proper technique in performing the exercises. I prefer actual pictures of people to cartoon figures. In fact, if this were made into a DVD set with actual demonstrations, I would happily purchase it.

Despite the afore-mentioned drawback, there is immense value in this book. I appreciate that the author has drawn upon his decades of experience as a physical therapist to create a comprehensive program for fitness. He explains the rationale for strength training and the health benefits from engaging in a lifestyle program to maintain and/or improve well-being as we age.

There are forty exercises that target both upper and lower body strength as well as twenty-five routines of four exercises each. Every exercise is broken down into three levels of activity: the “standard” approach, an easy modification, and a challenging modification. All can be accomplished at home, without having to purchase extra equipment. The individual exercises take 10 minutes, are clearly defined step-by-step, and specify the targeted muscle groups being worked.

Overall, this is a useful, practical guide that can be easily integrated into daily life. Its utility would be improved with better illustrations.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

This is the kind of book I've been looking for. Whether you're older or facing a health problem or just trying to get into shape, this is the kind of practical book that will help you make healthy habits.
There is an emphasis here that you don't need to be at a gym or use expensive equipment to exercise. You can learn how to use available items as weights and movements for comfort. It's pretty much impossible to stick to a workout that isn't reasonable for your abilities, and anyone can learn how to benefit from these kinds of exercises.
The one thing that would be helpful is if there were more illustrations so you can see what exercises look like when done correctly, with variations.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Nicely done with good graphics, a friendly tone, and solid info. Recommended.

I really appreciate the free copy for review!!

Anyone who is a senior, or who knows a senior, may want to purchase this book. It is simple and straightforward. The exercises are described in an easily understandable way. The illustrations show exactly the positions that a person should take. All in all I think this book is a good resource.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for this title. All opinions are my own.

10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors by Ed Deboo is a great resource to have on hand. The exercises are easy to understand, and there is no equipment required, which I love.

The strength training exercises for seniors are thorough, easy to follow, and have modifications and illustrations.

I really like the book's format with the description and exercises at the beginning. Then, the author has routines that can be included in your daily activities. It's a resource I will continue to use and share with others.

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This guide is a standard exercise collection using body weight, household items, and movement to improve your quality of life. There is nothing incorrect about the exercises, the images and descriptions of doing the exercises, or the tone of the book. It is well done and communicates the information clearly.

The routines in part 3 all have 4 exercises and can be completed (theoretically) in 10 minutes, though I would go slower if you need to. The gimmick of using time as a measure of quick changes for your life is suspicious to me, but this author does not push the reader to go faster and do more. They are very mindful of the audience (human beings in general and not just those of a “sr” age) having varying degrees of entry to lifestyle changes. The layout and delivery of the book is very casual and welcoming, with images being cartoons and the text being both easy to read and understand.

There is nothing new or revolutionary in these exercises. A little more explanation of why the routines are structured the way they are would be nice, but that is probably a personal preference. More “why” with the “how” is my cup of tea. This book is very approachable and I hope it helps people looking to make these changes. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for access to this book.

Until Next Time,
MC

This book has alot of good going on! DeBoo's 10-minute strength training exercises for seniors is comprehensive, very easy to follow (love the step-by-step instructions), offers easy and challenging modifications to each exercise, illustrations, and coaching points.

The curious reader in me appreciates that for each exercise, he lists the targeted muscle groups and explains what benefits the exercise offers.

This book would make an excellent gift for any senior adult you care about. I highly recommend it!

Thanks, Mr. DeBoo!

My sincere thanks also to Callisto for permitting me to read a DRC of this book via NetGalley. Publication is 3/12/24. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

I'm never sure when I use an exercise book if I'm doing the moves correctly so I guess I'm better suited to having an instructors help. However there were many helpful hints throughout the text.

Very good book, very informative and I would suggest this book to anyone who is interested investing on a strength training regime.

There's much to like here. The breezy tone, making the exercises relevant to daily activities, and avoiding the need for any special equipment, makes this approachable and realistic. However, the absence of photographs showing correct form is truly unfortunate. The cartoon ish drawings, while cute, just don't provide enough information.

This book is a useful guide for my aging parents because there are exercises that can be done in a chair and without equipment or a gym needed. I also find it to be beneficial to me -- just 10 minutes a day - a range of exercises to build strength and sample routines. There are drawings instead of photos but the drawings are really good and show the proper form and method to do each of the exercises. It is colorful and appealing and most importantly it is not intimidating - unlike some other exercise books. . I recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Callisto Publishing for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.

"10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors" by Ed Deboo is a fantastic resource for older individuals looking to enhance their strength, balance, and stamina. The brilliance of this guide lies in its easy-to-follow instructions, making it highly accessible for seniors, even those significantly into their eldership. The step-by-step guidance and helpful illustrations simplify the 3-part plan, starting with strength training principles, moving to 40 individual exercises, and concluding with 25 combined routines targeting every muscle group. What sets this book apart is its practicality—requiring no equipment, it utilizes bodyweight exercises and household items like soup cans, making it suitable for home workouts. With a focus on boosting overall well-being and providing adaptable exercises, this guide earns a well-deserved 4.5 stars. It's an invaluable tool for seniors seeking to maintain and improve their fitness levels with just 10 minutes a day.

I am in my mid 50s but will buying a copy for my 77yr old mother.

Thanks to Mr Deboo, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

The kindle version of this book was unreadable. There were blocks, half pictures, 1/4 of a picture, but not a full picture. The text was disjointed and didn't line up with any of the blocks or pictures that I could tell.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review. I honestly cannot say much about the book itself, only the format.