Reach for Your Rainbow
A Gentle Fitness Guide
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In Reach for Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide, Brenda L. Rogers makes a valuable contribution to the expanding vision of healthy "elderhood" through exercise. It is well known that exercising enhances overall health. Many exercise to burn off fat and strengthen muscles to improve appearance. Health benefits of regular exercise also include strengthening the immune system, correcting poor posture, reducing stress, alleviating back pain, lifting depression, aiding digestion, increasing energy and self- confidence, and decreasing injuries.
Research shows that certain chronic diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension can be reduced by regular exercise. You do not feel old when you feel stronger and alive in your body. Brenda inspires us, through photos and simple explanations, to move, bend, stretch - in short, to feel good.
These ‘gentle' exercises have been carefully, thoughtfully and lovingly created to help relieve aches, pains, and stiffness. Brenda engenders respect and appreciation for your body in her exercises. For the first time in years you may actually enjoy and love your body. Her work supports the body's own healing powers. You are encouraged to take charge of your health and support your body's natural inclination toward wholeness.
Recent advances in medicine, nutritional awareness, and programs like Reach for Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide, are making our later years healthier and more productive. Brenda L. Rogers clearly knows and teaches that the best exercises are those you enjoy. It is much easier to stay with something that is fun to do. Reach For Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide is a very welcome addition to our increasing awareness of the creative aging process. Who says we can't keep up with our youth. We will live happier, healthier and longer.
Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D., Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Anti-Aging Specialist and Author of "Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder."
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Reach for Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide marks Brenda Rogers’ debut publication. The book provides simple exercises in or around a chair, primarily targeted for seniors and physically challenged individuals. Though the book can be used by anyone seeking fun in a cheerful approach to mind and body fitness. Each exercise is accompanied by a positive affirmation, in Rogers’ trademark style, that increases the effectiveness of the movements. The easy to follow, large text and photographs, along with Rogers veteran approach to fitness make Reach for Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide a wonderful gift for you and your parents.
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"A valuable contribution to the expanding vision of healthy 'elderhood' through exercise"
Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D.
Anti-Aging Specialist
"A must read for all of us who want to keep living life to the fullest regardless of age. "
Rev. Colleen MacGilchrist
Heart Path Retreats
"Brenda joyfully leads [seniors] with music and rhythm... I am always excited by her ability to infuse her [students] with vigor and dedication to being fit while keeping humor and smiles flowing -a wonderful blend of mind and body energy. "
Michael Spinale, Manager
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
"[Brenda] provides a gentle and effective approach to achieve maximum mobility and help maintain wellness for seniors. ['Reach for Your Rainbow, A Gentle Fitness Guide'] is a definite must for seniors... I strongly recommend it to all of my elderly patients "
Jane M. Frazier, D.C. Frazier Chiropractic
.'This is a timely and excellent book... I heartily recommend it to any older person who wants to enjoy his/her existence more fully. It is also a gem for those of us who work with the elderly. "
Kenyth Freeman, Ph.D.
Retired University Professor
"Choose to make the most of your body. Brenda Rogers knows the way because she has already done it. " Dr. Tom Johnson
Religious Science International
Ms. Rogers is a nationally acclaimed fitness consultant having appeared on numerous television programs.
She is a personal and corporate fitness pioneer who has designed stress reduction and exercise programs for such giants as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft and Redken Laboratories. As a dance professional, lecturer and relaxation therapist, she provides classes in movement and creative expression.
Ms. Rogers facilitates longevity courses as a certified senior wellness instructor. She is also a licensed practitioner and spiritual counselor.
Ms. Rogers has two sons. She is 64 and currently resides in Bellingham, Washington. Her parents recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Her father is 100 and her mother is 91 years young!