After age 40 it is very critical that you stay as healthy as possible. Each year more men and women over 40 are diagnosed with age-related illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease related deaths are increasing at an alarming rate. This climb matches the increase in the number of seniors who are sedentary, overweight, and generally unfit.

While there may be many reasons why you have not begun an over 40 fitness program, the most common is that you do not know how to begin. Everyday you hear so-called experts offering miracles results through a “one size fits all” fitness plan. However, most people never reach success on these types of plans.

The book Fit Over 40, written by Jon Benson and Tom Venuto, is an essential tool if you want to become fit. In their experience they have learned that every person’s unique body type, fitness goals, and lifestyles means that no one plan will work for everyone. As an alternative to these cookie cutter plans, they offer information about their own fitness journeys along with the success stories of 52 other men and women over 40 so that you can use their experience to maximize your fitness success.

Jon and Tom come from totally different backgrounds. Tom is a publicized personal trainer and has more than a decade of experience. His acclaimed “Five Pillars” fitness program addresses the many aspects of fitness including different exercises, nutrition, and lifestyle. In the e-book, you will learn about his program so that you can use his insight towards your own success.

Jon’s story is different. When he turned 40 he was unhealthy and had been for many years. He was suffering from several illnesses because he was unfit. Then he had the realization that he must save his life by becoming fit. He had a journey filled with ups and downs, but he is now fit for life. By sharing the details of his journey he can help you prepare for your own.

The e-book also includes the fitness stories of 52 men and women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s, and later. Some are competitive athletes, but many are just ordinary individuals who realized that they could stay youthful longer if they got into shape. Each person shares their story of how they got started, where they are now, and what motivates them. You will read that they all started at different ages and levels of fitness yet all achieved the same amazing results. You will read about the unique obstacles each of them faced. Next, they each detail their exercise programs, including why they made certain choices of exercises and schedules. This is where you will see that each person’s exercise program is unique because each person’s body has different needs and renewal times. You will also learn about each diet plan and how different nutritional plans support different fitness goals. Finally, you will read about the different lifestyle choices each made and how those choices have benefited them.

The significant benefit of this section is that you learn that each person has unique fitness needs and goals. Therefore, each person needs a unique over 40 fitness plan. The way for you to create your ideal fitness plan is to study what has worked for others. Incorporate into your plan the aspects of their plans that suit your needs and goals. The more success stories you study, the more thorough your fitness over 40 plan will be.

Tom and Jon wrote Fit Over 40 to help you create your ideal fitness plan. They have done all the research and have given you superb role models to follow. Fit Over 40 provides the right information and examples to get you started on a path to lifelong fitness, happiness, and youth.