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He claims the real struggle comes with fighting anxiety, anger, lifestyle disruptions, and for many, insomnia-all of which are discussed in depth in Cardiac Champs. Dr. McConnell wisely uses humour and optimism to avoid any cathartic outpouring as he maps out his program to conquer anger, chronic worry, panic attacks and the perpetual fear of death. Even his treatment of traditional heart health issues such as diet and exercise is rather novel as he emphasizes choice and variety over authoritarian medical prescriptions. His unique perspective certainly comes through loud and clear when he discusses his approach to physicians, They are consultants not managers; to alcohol, Enjoy your beer; and to anger, Don't get angry, don't get mad, and don't get even. 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The Seniors' Workout offers a systematic fitness program that addresses the unique conditioning needs of people over the age of sixty. Its series of stretches, exercises and aerobic activity touch the key determinants influencing the physical capacities of seniors as they age. The focus is on helping them to maintain flexibility, strength, balance and aerobic capacity. The Seniors' Workout includes more than twenty-five stretches that were selected to maintain flexibility throughout the body and facilitate ongoing balance. Special attention is given to the neck, wrists, back, knees and feet along with specific movements to improve balance. The strengthening exercises are age appropriate with the emphasis on developing and maintaining functional strength rather than bulging muscles. This segment includes a variety of routines with eight-pound barbells where particular attention is given to the wrists, arms and shoulders. Aerobic exercise is a key component of the workout program. The advantages and disadvantages are outlined for seven different kinds of aerobic activity. The Seniors' Workout includes demonstration pictures for each stretch and exercise to ensure correct positioning and form. It also lends itself to any number of adjustments to suit individual needs. An added feature is the ease with which the program can be carried out in your own home. 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This second edition of the award winning Finalist in the 2010 USA Book News Awards includes significant enhancement of the chapters on nutrition and exercise along with further suggestions to help you effectively navigate the medical system. \u003cp\u003e Dr. McConnell's doctoral degree in counselling psychology from McGill University and his personal history with heart disease give him a unique perspective into the psychosocial effects of living with heart disease; a perspective he says is noticeably absent in treating the disease. He thinks the huge emphasis placed on such things as smoking cessation, cholesterol levels and prescription drugs is often at the expense of important psychosocial issues. He claims the real struggle comes with fighting anxiety and anger, trying to alter unhealthy eating patterns, coping with lifestyle disruptions, and for many, insomnia: all of which are discussed in depth in Cardiac Champs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. McConnell wisely uses humour and optimism to avoid any cathartic outpouring as he maps out his program to conquer anger, chronic worry, panic attacks, poor eating habits and the perpetual fear of death. Even his treatment of traditional heart health issues such as diet and exercise is rather novel as he emphasizes choice and variety over authoritarian medical prescriptions. His unique perspective certainly comes through loud and clear when he discusses his approach to physicians, 'They are consultants not managers;' to alcohol, 'Enjoy your beer;' and to anger, 'Don't get angry, don't get mad, and don't get even.' Cardiac Champs is a must read for anyone interested in adopting a realistic plan to control the 'emotional luggage' so often associated with the various forms of heart disease. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e REVIEWS \u003cbr\u003e He begins the book by addressing the heart attack survivor's loved ones, as if they've just arrived mid-crisis at the hospital. He simply and effectively walks them through what to expect in the emergency room, then in the intensive care unit\u003cbr\u003e Vancouver Sun \u0026amp; Ottawa Citizen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e His book gives practical advice and exercises about how to deal with anxiety. That includes a two week chart that reinforces the idea that these (i.e.anxiety symptoms) are things that aren't that dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e St. Catherines Standard \u0026amp; Simcoe Reformer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Unlike most books on heart attack recovery, Cardiac Champs is packed with practical guidance for dealing with the psychological trauma most heart attack survivors experience.\u003cbr\u003e The Valley Breeze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e By 1986, the year after his second heart attack, McConnell had used his background as a psychologist to reinvent himself from a cardiac survivor to a cardiac champ.\u003cbr\u003e The Observer \u0026amp; Sault Star\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e (a) book full of great advice for cardiac survivors.......given the rate of heart disease in Canada, it's a book that should be in wide circulation\u003cbr\u003e The Calgary Herald \u0026amp; Windsor Star\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This focus on the mental and emotional aspects of recovery is unique. 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It is even evident in the chapters concerned with traditional heart health issues such as diet and exercise.\u003cbr\u003e usabooknews.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An emotional take on heart disease.......retired psychologist says physical factors are vitally important, but don't overlook the mental issues.\u003cbr\u003e Delta Optimist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dr. Larry McConnell's style is excellently suited towards motivational studies, and will teach students the material clearly without overcomplicating the subject.\u003cbr\u003e BookRenter.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e McConnell, who outlines 'systematic' steps to serenity in his book, .... includes The Anger Barometer, an anger questionnaire designed to help people recognize the emotion so hurtful to themselves and others.\u003cbr\u003e Halifax Chronicle H\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50378431889681,"sku":"CIN1499290578G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51115709333777,"sku":"NIN9781499290578","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51333686755601,"sku":"CIN1499290578VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1499290578.jpg?v=1751086056"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/collections\/author-books-by-larry-mcconnell.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}