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10 Exercise Books for People Who Hate to Exercise

Posted on January 3, 2023

by Amy H

Do you hate to exercise? Sure! We all do! But we also like to be able to move without crying from pain. Here are some great books featuring ways to start out on the path to feeling better. It’s basically exercise for people who are too lazy and/or cheap to do very much but need to get moving (me in a nutshell!).

Move More at Your Desk: Increase Your Energy at Work and Reduce Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain

15-Minute Better Back: Four 15-Minute Workouts to Strengthen, Stabilize, and Soothe

15-Minute Stretch: Four 15-Minute Workouts for Flexibility, Posture, and Strength

Bodyweight Training Over 40: Build Strength, Balance, and Flexibility with Zero Equipment

Resistance Band Workouts for Seniors: Strength Training at Home or On the Go

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Sit Up Straight: Futureproof Your Body Against Chronic Pain with 12 Simple Movements

Beat Osteoporosis with Exercise: A Low-Impact Program for Building Strength, Increasing Bone Density, and Improving Posture

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Chair Yoga for Dummies

Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get on the Mat, Love Your Body

Pilates for Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body

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