About the Author: David Beard
David is an Exercise Physiologist with post graduate qualifications from University of Western Australia and Edith Cowan University. He was awarded a prestigious Fullbright Scholarship allowing him to spend 2 years studying in the United States where he earned a Masters Degree from University of Arizona with a 4.0 grade point average.
The first Exercise Physiologist to work in the Aged Care industry, David became Program Director of one of WA's largest not-for-profit aged care providers where he introduced health and fitness activities to people in retirement villages, aged care hostels and nursing homes. He has worked with, and helped change the lives of adults from 50 to 100. Some of his greatest rewards are seeing the lives of seniors transform as a result of his willingness to push them to do more than they believed they could.
David understands the practicalities of balancing work and well-being. He juggles a busy work and family schedule with his own health and fitness program. As retired basketball player and tri-athlete he still makes time to ride, run and swim on a regular basis. He has just completed rebuilding his home gym, which he shares with his two sons, a few friends and clients.
What everyone needs to know NOW about health, fitness and living well in the second half of a great life!
If you think growing old is all about walking frames and heart pills, think again.
David Beard is a highly qualified physiologist specialising in ageing and well-being. Having worked with people from 25 to 105 he knows that maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is not only essential to enjoying life at any age, it's not as hard as you might think.
This book covers the areas of health, nutrition, fitness and activity, relationships, purpose and passion, money and of course expectations and attitudes to growing older. It's a must read for anyone who plans to live a long time and enjoy it.
* Why not have a GREAT and LONG life?
* Who will you invite to your 100th birthday party?
* What dreams can you turn into goals and then reality after retirement?
Written in a simple, easy-to-read style, this book is a delightful gift, for anyone at any age who wants to make the rest of their life the best it can be.
