The Role of Exercise in Anti-Aging - Softcover

Chuan, Dr. Goh Kong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440184879 ISBN 13: 9781440184871

Publisher: iUniverse, 2010

Synopsis

This is a book written by a Medical Doctor who specializes in the preventive aspect of Sports Medicine, and is all about his experience in looking after patients, keeping abreast with the latest advances, and competing in various sports,. It discusses the popular modes of exercise so that the reader need not have to try them out himself, and explores the newer medical concepts. It is written from practical experience , from treating paients, observing those who age around us, and from applying these very principles on the author himself. The proof is in the pudding, and many examples of the healthy elderly are shown.

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About the Author

Dr. Goh is a 68 year old Sports Medicine Physician who had been practicing for more than 30 years as a family physician. He has looked after the seniors, cardiac rehabilitation and injured patients both at his own Wellness Center in Connecticut, USA (2000 & 2001) and at the Penang Adventist Hospital in Malaysia (2002 to 2004}. He holds certification from the US as a Certified Rowing Instructor and competes regularly on the Indoor Rower. He exemplifies anti-aging personally, and even beats teenagers in regular competition (in Endurance Indoor Rowing) globally. Personally, he has participated in many marathons and has won many medals in Masters Athletics (the javelin throw, 4x100m & 4x400 relays locally and racewalking both locally and in Texas). He has also climbed a 14,000 ft mountain twice in 4 months, improving on the first climb by halving the time at the age of 65.He has been invited to lecture extensively on Exercise & Anti-Aging. Dr. Goh now lives in Penang, Malaysia, and visits many gyms in his worldwide travels. Dr. Goh is happily married to Florence for the past 43 years, and has 3 sons and 6 grandchildren living in the United States. His wife also shares his passion for Exercise and anti aging, and is the defending champion at Indoor Rowing locally 4 successive years in the Master's >50 age-group. This is a book written from the personal experience of a physician who exemplifies anti aging in his own lifestyle and quest for the eternal fountain of youth. He does not diet or take any supplements or pills at all. It is a message to all those who seek true Wellness and anti aging.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1440184879
• ISBN 13: 9781440184871
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116