After forty did you notice that the things you did in your twenties and even thirties to stay fit didn’t quite seem to work as well?The weight gets harder to keep off and your joints are complaining a little more loudly?That’s because you’re a different person than you were back then, both mentally and physically! Mostly that’s good, but it can make staying healthy and fit more of a challenge.… staying healthy and fit more of a challenge.
Jordan Vezina has racked up over 25,000 hours training clients of all ages in Silicon Valley, and this book contains his best tips for modifying your training and lifestyle to still get results after forty.
Don’t buy into the hype that things just start falling apart at forty. Things start falling apart because we don’t adapt our training as we age. You don’t drive the same car you had in high school, you don’t eat the same food (hopefully) and you don’t think the same way. So, why should your training be the same?
In this book you will learn:
- Why good recovery tactics may be the most important thing you’re missing in your training.
- Why tracking your food is so crucial, and why it isn’t your fault if you’re not good at it right away.
- Why habit change tools are just as important as a meal plan when it comes to fine tuning nutrition.
- Optimal exercises to minimize risk of energy while gaining strength.
- The basics of good nutrition and why it doesn’t need to be as confusing as you may think.
- How to test and optimize your own hormones and why this is the missing link when it comes to staying healthy and fit for most of us over forty.
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Fit After Forty – While I enjoyed reading his Jericho Black series, I was not impressed with this book. There’s always too much why-you-should-listen-me instead of an introduction to credentials and moving on the the reason for the book.
As much as I like Mr. Vezina, I pass on this. I contacted the author to review his books and received this book through Booksprout. 3*
The Jacob Mitzak Series and the Jericho Black Universe:
The Jericho Black Universe: The following well written books are all part of this universe and take place in a timeline from 1910 until 1980, as of January, 2019. The fourth book Retribution starts in 1980. All the storylines are carried throughout this series of books. The storylines are intriguing, suspense filled and so mesmerizing it’s hard for the reader to put down the book(s). I chain read all but Among Wolves, which I had already read and made me interested in reading the rest of the story. There are plenty of twists, kinks and surprises in all the additions. The pace is steady and fast, no bogging down with trivial fillers. The emotions range across the scale and even the harden reader goes “Oh my gosh.” occasionally. Nothing graphic, you just forget how depraved the human race is, especially in the pack (or herd) formation.
The characters are interesting and believable, and their dialog realistic. The reader is drawn into the stories and the author’s descriptions are clear and interesting. Most of the characters appear in all the stories or are mentioned for themselves or in past events. The characters run the gamut on personalities, frailties, strengths and levels of depravity and goodness. Nothing is graphic but everything is clear so the reader can make the violence as graphic as their imagination needs. History is a rich character that adds depth and understanding to the stories, which begins during WWII. I know a lot of this history and found the author did a great job with his historical presentation. Mr. Vezina did research his subject matter. After Among Wolves, the editing was much better with very few errors outside of comma usage, or lack of, in the others that I read. In a couple of the books, Mr. Vezina offers a PDF timeline for the JBU. There are more books than what I have read so far. Best to read in sequential order; keeps the excitement flowing and no spoilers that way. I purchased all but The Lion of Israel.
Never Forget, Prequel – The beginning of the JBU. Starting in Auschwitz, this introduction of Aleks Rosen, Saul Greenbaum and Jacob Mitzak. Along with some the rest of the characters that will come and go throughout the series. There are a couple of twists and surprises, along with an interesting showing of foresight, determination and survival through a horrible time and place in world history. 5*
The Jacob Mitzak Series:
The Hammer of Israel – This is my second favorite of this series; Among Wolves remains number one with me. Mainly about Jacob Mitzak and Jane Sutcliff and their metamorphoses from their experiences from WWII until 1952. There is a lot of violence, none graphic, but what their characters, their determination and their instincts for survival place upon them and the jobs they are able to perform. There’s a special lady that will surprise the reader when she’s spotlighted. 5*
The Butcher’s Bill #2 – Set mainly during the first 10 days of August, 1952, this action packed, suspense filled addition to the Jacob Mitzak Series is difficult to put down. The multiple storylines that course in and out of this series and the Jericho Black Universe are totally mesmerizing. I cannot stress enough to read both series in sequential order since they both interweave a thick tapestry of intrigue, suspense and rollercoaster rides that make it difficult to put any of these books down. 4*
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Among Wolves #1 – This is my first read by this author and I liked the story. The well thought out story line follows a young boy through his discoveries about his grandfather’s Nazi SS past and the causes of his mother’s hatred. He’s able to make his own decisions about the right way of life for him, earning him his grandfather’s respect and costing him his mother’s love. The young man contributes to the war of hatred after learning a secret about his father. Along his journey, he is supported by many surprising people. The characters are interesting and believable, and their dialog realistic. The reader is drawn into the story and the author’s descriptions are clear and interesting. History is a rich character that adds depth and understanding to the story, which begins after WWII.4* UPDATE: Among Wolves is updated and changed somewhat according to the author. The update hasn’t made it to Amazon as of 01/30/2019.
Education #2 – A cliffhanger that continues in book #3 Retribution. The story is set in 1979 and picks up with Will and Susan and their future together. Playing heavy parts in this story are many of the characters from Never Forget and Among Wolves. Fast paced and filled with a few twists for everyone. Needs better editing. 5*
Danger Close #3 – A short story set in 1979. More on Will Kessler and his transition from his past to his future. His life changes with the murders of his mother and grandfather and the shooting of his girlfriend. He does a job that gets him a shock of a lifetime and changes his future. 5*
The Lion of Israel (A between book, but read after Danger Close) – This short story introduction is for Ariel Sutcliffe and her contributions to the JBU. Her story, her strengths and her weaknesses, along with some of her jobs and where she is heading. A good, but flawed character that is tested with a special job. 5*
Retribution #4 – This book starts one year after Education ends. Over a span of less than four months, this action packed, intriguing, well written story finishes Education’s cliffhanger and sets up the next book. There are interesting, new characters introduced. There is always something to stop the flow of the storylines with twists and surprises continuously throughout the pages. 5*
Outfoxed #5 – Begins in November, 1980. We’re back with the Jericho Black gang and another action packed, suspense filled book full of old and new storylines meshing together, with plenty of twists, and some humor, as the search for Nadir Fox continues as he gives The Box his commands or else. 5*
Going Dark #6 – Picks up where Outfoxed stopped. Another well thought out, fast paced and action packed addition to the series. The storylines and the characters keep the reader immersed until the last page. There’s not much to say that my reviews of the other books haven’t covered. 4*
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Easy read. This book won’t take long to read or even to follow. It gives a very basic insight into what affects food, alcohol intake, exercise, hormones, and stress may have on overall well-being. Particularly after the age of 40, we get away with a lot less. Bad habits have noticeable effects, which our bodies forgave or coped with better when we were younger. Inclusion of anecdotes about cadaver dissection, in my opinion, was unnecessary, so was the discussion on hormone changes, which is a topic better left for a qualified physician, in particular, an endocrinologist to advise patients in case of an issue. I found this book a little too basic and too general to be a specialist guide.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I found this book very informational with great benefits to this old body that is a bit older than the 40s. I wish I had had access to this information back then. But it really is not too late for me and I really appreciate the information. I believe that it was in my 40s when I lived in the Silicone Valley!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ever try to move a certain way to realize your mind and your muscles might expect one thing, but the rest of your parts didn’t move the way you expected them to go?
One of my favorite action/adventure fiction authors, Jordan Vezina is also a fitness trainer and expert.
He gives tips and guidance to help move your parts better.
It makes such a difference to hear from someone who isn’t trying to get you to move like you’re 20 – he wants to help you be the best you possible now, and not injure yourself trying to get more fit.
Love the really common sense and down to earth approach – and the sense of humor from a fit guy who is no longer twenty something himself.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.