Younger Next Year for Women: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond

I really enjoyed this book. I am baffled by the negative reviews saying it is just an exercise book. There is so much more to this book. Yes, the focal point is getting you to MOVE. We, as humans, are becoming a sedentary, obese society. As we age, we decline and so many live their later years unable to enjoy their life. I was in medicine for most of my life and have seen vibrant YOUNG 90 year olds and OLD 50 year olds. This book addresses this issue and ways to LIVE a quality life in your later years. Yes, exercise is the main thing. but they also discuss diet. They discuss the importance of social connection and even sex to living a younger strong fit life. One of the things I really like about this book is how it discusses the show more science behind everything. It made it a very interesting read and not just a do this get healthy book.
Many of the things I am doing already since the divorce and my new job and I definitely feel better than I did 15 years ago. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is over 40 and even younger. We start declining at 30. What they recommend is not that difficult and can make a difference. They have a version that is not for women but is basically the same book. show less

I read this for a 4-week discussion group at my health club. The discussion group, led by a physical trainer (with one meeting also welcoming a registered dietitian) was much more worthy than the book itself. It was good to discuss highlights with, and bounce ideas off, each other. Too, I met another member with whom I seem to have quite a few shared interests—I've made a new friend!

The book itself was quite repetitive, and the main author comes off as quite a jerk. I concentrated on the chapters authored by his doctor, which primarily reinforced things I've read elsewhere or heard from my own doctors (good that they agree, anyway).

If you're interested in the subject, I'd recommend borrowing the book from the library [there's a show more version not specific to women, too, if you don't need the menopause chapter], reading the "rules" (I think there were six of them) on a single page in the appendix, and scanning the table of contents for sections that particularly interest you (and reading those). That is, skip most of the book.

The nutshell: exercise 6 days a week (4 cardio/2 strength) for the rest of your life; don't eat crap; have good relationships; engage in activities that interest you; be optimistic. I just saved you a few bucks and many hours. You're welcome! show less

I managed to get through this excellent book despite Chris Crowley's cheery, jocular, sometimes grating style because it is (a) full of useful information about staving off the optional deterioration of aging and (b) inspirational. Henry Lodge's medical chapters are very thorough though in some spots already outmoded, and Crowley's advice assumes a rather large disposable income (skiing, long-distance cycling on expensive bicycles, and master's athlete camps are not for those on a limited budget). I admit that as a master's athlete myself, I have spent an inordinate amount of my own salary on training, tournaments, and travel, but I know better than to expect everyone else to do it. I recommend the book if you have a high tolerance for show more peppy lecturing.

But seriously, "Old Fred?" Yeugh. show less

An Important Book! Even though the old guy can get a bit much in his sections, this book should be a must-read for everyone (obviously men don't need the "for women" one) over, say, 50. The doctor's sections are fascinating with all the actual biological stuff about our 3 brains & just how the human body works & why. It's inspiring but is going to be hard to live up to. We must try!

Read/Listened for Fun (Audible/Kindle)
Overall Rating: DNF

First Thoughts: Younger Next Year for Women had a good message (mostly) but it was buried under joining a gym, skiing stories, swimming stories, and insulting terms that made me shut down the book!

Here is the parts that I really liked:
1: Exercise is key to adding years to your life.
2: Eating right makes your body perform better.
3: Knowing your heart rate during exercise will let you know how much you are pushing yourself.
4: Strength training for women is key to battling some women specific issues that come up post menopause.

Nothing earth-shattering but all good things to keep in mind. The rest (and I made 6 hours) was all chatter that was off-putting and buried the information. show more Overall I was not impressed. show less

An Important Book! Even though the old guy can get a bit much in his sections, this book should be a must-read for everyone (obviously men don't need the "for women" one) over, say, 50. The doctor's sections are fascinating with all the actual biological stuff about our 3 brains & just how the human body works & why. It's inspiring but is going to be hard to live up to. We must try!

Younger Next Year for Women is written by a doctor (Henry Lodge) and his patient (Chris Crowley). I found this book to be an easy read, very informative and I recommend it to anyone who is worried that the second half of our lives might not be as fun and rich as the first half (and guys - there is a version for men if you want to avoid topics like hot flashes). From this book I learned that the gradual decay that our society associates with aging - osteoporosis, stiffness, arthritis, dementia, etc - is NOT inevitable. As hunter/gatherers, our bodies were not designed to sit behind a desk and eat chocolate chip cookies. We need to exercise - ok here is the hard part - at least 6 times a week. Now this isn't new information, but Dr. Lodge show more presented enough explanation on how our bodies work, and the consequences of not exercising, to convince me to change my habits. I have been recommending this book to my family and friends - don't delay or decay! Read this book! show less