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Lindsey, Ruth – 1987
Some exercises are misused and abused by people of all ages, and increased age magnifies the bad effects of these exercises. Senior citizens in particular should be aware of the possible damage that some exercises, particularly when done unsupervised, pose to their physical health. This paper describes 56 common exercises and alternatives to those…
Descriptors: Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Injuries, Older Adults
Peer reviewedWeitzman, D. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article discusses the importance of exercise for many people with visual impairments and diabetes. It lists precautions for the person with visual impairments and diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains "diabetes-specific" benefits of exercise, suggests a format for a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Disease Control, Exercise
Download full textDunning, Stephen; Stafford, William – 1992
Written for those who want to write poems but are not sure how to start, this book presents 20 short exercises plus short pieces ("written talk") about poetry. The exercises in the book are designed to be completed in about 10 weeks. The types of poems in the 20 exercises include "found" and "headline" poems (which…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Creative Writing, Figurative Language, Higher Education
