
100-year-old strength
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★ Appeared on numerous broadcasts including KBS's "Live Information," MBC's "Strongest Baekse," and EBS's "Precious Body"!
★★ You can watch all the included exercises in video format via QR code!
★★★ Highly recommended by senior model 'Okdong Fit', an influencer with 450,000 followers!
From middle-aged people concerned about their physical strength to seniors who need immediate survival muscle,
A guidebook of 76 practical strength training exercises, all in one volume!
In this era of 100-year lifespans, what is more important than simply living a long life is 'how to live healthily.'
Among them, muscle is the health asset that first decreases with age and can be said to be a key factor in determining healthy life expectancy.
《100-Year-Old Strength》 is a strength training guidebook tailored to middle-aged and older adults to help them maintain muscle mass, which rapidly declines after the age of 40, and regain a pain-free daily life.
This book helps you gradually practice strength training according to your situation and physical level, focusing on 'home-park-gym', where exercise is easily accessible.
At home, we introduce stretching exercises to improve pain and flexibility, and at the park, we introduce easy strength training methods using outdoor exercise equipment.
At the gym, you can systematically train your muscles with routines of varying difficulty levels.
All exercises are linked to real model photos and videos via QR codes, making them easy to follow even for beginners or seniors.
Additionally, the book includes 'How to create an exercise routine by situation and body part' at the end, allowing you to create an exercise plan that suits you.
"100 Years of Strength" delivers the message that "your current muscles determine the quality of your future life," and presents the most reliable practical methods for living a healthy 100-year life.
★★ You can watch all the included exercises in video format via QR code!
★★★ Highly recommended by senior model 'Okdong Fit', an influencer with 450,000 followers!
From middle-aged people concerned about their physical strength to seniors who need immediate survival muscle,
A guidebook of 76 practical strength training exercises, all in one volume!
In this era of 100-year lifespans, what is more important than simply living a long life is 'how to live healthily.'
Among them, muscle is the health asset that first decreases with age and can be said to be a key factor in determining healthy life expectancy.
《100-Year-Old Strength》 is a strength training guidebook tailored to middle-aged and older adults to help them maintain muscle mass, which rapidly declines after the age of 40, and regain a pain-free daily life.
This book helps you gradually practice strength training according to your situation and physical level, focusing on 'home-park-gym', where exercise is easily accessible.
At home, we introduce stretching exercises to improve pain and flexibility, and at the park, we introduce easy strength training methods using outdoor exercise equipment.
At the gym, you can systematically train your muscles with routines of varying difficulty levels.
All exercises are linked to real model photos and videos via QR codes, making them easy to follow even for beginners or seniors.
Additionally, the book includes 'How to create an exercise routine by situation and body part' at the end, allowing you to create an exercise plan that suits you.
"100 Years of Strength" delivers the message that "your current muscles determine the quality of your future life," and presents the most reliable practical methods for living a healthy 100-year life.
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index
prolog
Recommendation: Okdongfit_100-Year-Old Strength, a Story Created Together
How to use this book
Part 1.
Understanding and Fundamentals of Senior Exercise
01.
Why does exercise become more important as we get older?
02.
What kind of exercise should I do, how much should I do, and how should I do it?
03.
The simplest investment for my body: stretching.
04.
Principles of body balance, stability and mobility
05.
Good posture changes your health.
06.
The importance of maintenance: prevention is more important than rehabilitation.
07.
Fascia that connects the body
08.
paired muscles
09.
kinesthetic sense
10.
Learning muscle names
Q&A.
Myths and Truths About Muscle Pain
Part 2.
Pain-Free Stretches You Can Do at Home
01.
Pain and Movement
02.
Pain and movement
03.
Pain and trauma
04.
Shoulder Stretch: Rotating the Shoulder Joint
05.
Hip Stretch: Hip Rotation
06.
Thoracic Stretch: Thoracic Rotation
07.
Cervical Stretch: Cervical Rotation
08.
Lower Back Stretch: Lower Back Lift
09.
Knee Stretch: Knee Rotations
10.
Ankle Stretch: Ankle Rotations
11.
Elbow Stretch: Elbow Pull
12.
Wrist Stretch: Wrist Rotations
13.
Full Body Stretch: Figure Eight
Q&A.
Running and Knees
Part 3.
5-Minute Bodyweight Workout at Home
01.
Home is the best playground
02.
breathing exercises
03.
Basic Stretching: Warm-up, Cool-down
04.
Seated Upper Body Exercise: Elbow Bends
05.
Seated Upper Body Exercise: Head Push to One Side
06.
Seated Lower Body Exercise: Knee Extensions
07.
Seated Lower Body Exercise: Hip Hinge Squat
08.
Seated Towel Exercises: Chin-ups & Pull-ups
09.
Seated Towel Exercise: Torso Rotation
10.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Side Bends
11.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Side Swings
12.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Rowing
13.
Standing Lower Body Exercise: Jegichagi
14.
Standing Lower Body Exercise: Hip Open
15.
Balance Exercise: Standing on a Standing Line
16.
Balance Exercise: Sidewalk Knee Raises
17.
Core Exercise: Wall Push-Ups with Knee Raises
18.
Core Workout: Michael Jackson
19.
Core Exercise: Knee Push + Dad Buck
20.
Cardio: Running in place + lunges
21.
Aerobic Exercise: Walking with Legs Spread
22.
Additional recommended exercises for 5-minute home training
Q&A.
Muscle growth and loss in old age
Part 4.
Light strength training using public exercise equipment in parks and mountains
01.
Things to Consider When Exercising Outdoors
02.
Planning aerobic and anaerobic exercise in the park
03.
Outdoor Exercise: Waist Twisting
04.
Outdoor Exercise: Arm (Pulley) Rotation
05.
Outdoor exercise: Surfing
06.
Outdoor Exercise: Chest Push
07.
Outdoor Exercise: Pull-Ups
08.
Outdoor Exercise: Elliptical Walking
09.
Outdoor Exercise: Aerial Walking
10.
Outdoor Exercise: Hip Stretches
11.
Bench Exercise: Inverted Push-Ups
12.
Bench Exercise: Reverse Lunge
13.
Stair Exercise: Knee-Ups
14.
Stair Exercise: Side Step Ups
15.
Horizontal Bar Exercise: Shoulder Packing
16.
Horizontal Bar Exercise: Assisted Pull-Ups
Q&A.
If you shake your legs, good luck will come?
Part 5.
Full-fledged strength training using equipment starting at the gym
01.
Beginner's Guide to the Gym
02.
10-Year Beginner's Guide
03.
Strength training and bodybuilding
04.
Gym equipment you should know about
05.
Back Exercise: Lat Pulldown
06. Exercise: Seated Row
07.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Extensions
08.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Curl
09.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Press
10.
Lower Body & Hip Exercises: Inner Tie, Outer Tie
11.
Lower Body & Hip Machine Exercise: Smith Squat
12.
Chest Exercise: Chest Press
13.
Chest Machine Exercise: Pack Deck Fly
14.
Shoulder Machine Exercise: Shoulder Press
15.
Arm Exercise: Cable Curl
16.
Arm Exercise: Pushdowns
17.
Benefits of Free Weights
18.
Dumbbell Exercise: Single-Leg Deadlift
19.
Dumbbell Exercises: Side & Front Raises
20.
Dumbbell Exercise: Dumbbell Kickback
21.
Barbell Exercise: Romanian Deadlift
22.
Barbell Exercise: Barbell Row
23.
Barbell Exercise: Barbell Curl
24.
Additional recommended gym strength training
Q&A.
Can You Be Healthy Just by Getting Enough Sleep? (Sleep and Nutrition)
Part 6.
Recommended Routine for 100-Year-Old Strength
01.
Check your weekly exercise volume
02.
Bulk vs. Split
03.
Stretching Routines for Different Situations
04.
Flexibility Improvement Routine for Each Area
05.
Balance Improvement Routine
06.
Aerobic (cardiopulmonary) modular routine
07.
Strength (upper body, lower body, full body + core) modular routine
Q&A.
Understanding Protein Supplements
Recommendation: Okdongfit_100-Year-Old Strength, a Story Created Together
How to use this book
Part 1.
Understanding and Fundamentals of Senior Exercise
01.
Why does exercise become more important as we get older?
02.
What kind of exercise should I do, how much should I do, and how should I do it?
03.
The simplest investment for my body: stretching.
04.
Principles of body balance, stability and mobility
05.
Good posture changes your health.
06.
The importance of maintenance: prevention is more important than rehabilitation.
07.
Fascia that connects the body
08.
paired muscles
09.
kinesthetic sense
10.
Learning muscle names
Q&A.
Myths and Truths About Muscle Pain
Part 2.
Pain-Free Stretches You Can Do at Home
01.
Pain and Movement
02.
Pain and movement
03.
Pain and trauma
04.
Shoulder Stretch: Rotating the Shoulder Joint
05.
Hip Stretch: Hip Rotation
06.
Thoracic Stretch: Thoracic Rotation
07.
Cervical Stretch: Cervical Rotation
08.
Lower Back Stretch: Lower Back Lift
09.
Knee Stretch: Knee Rotations
10.
Ankle Stretch: Ankle Rotations
11.
Elbow Stretch: Elbow Pull
12.
Wrist Stretch: Wrist Rotations
13.
Full Body Stretch: Figure Eight
Q&A.
Running and Knees
Part 3.
5-Minute Bodyweight Workout at Home
01.
Home is the best playground
02.
breathing exercises
03.
Basic Stretching: Warm-up, Cool-down
04.
Seated Upper Body Exercise: Elbow Bends
05.
Seated Upper Body Exercise: Head Push to One Side
06.
Seated Lower Body Exercise: Knee Extensions
07.
Seated Lower Body Exercise: Hip Hinge Squat
08.
Seated Towel Exercises: Chin-ups & Pull-ups
09.
Seated Towel Exercise: Torso Rotation
10.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Side Bends
11.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Side Swings
12.
Standing Upper Body Exercise: Rowing
13.
Standing Lower Body Exercise: Jegichagi
14.
Standing Lower Body Exercise: Hip Open
15.
Balance Exercise: Standing on a Standing Line
16.
Balance Exercise: Sidewalk Knee Raises
17.
Core Exercise: Wall Push-Ups with Knee Raises
18.
Core Workout: Michael Jackson
19.
Core Exercise: Knee Push + Dad Buck
20.
Cardio: Running in place + lunges
21.
Aerobic Exercise: Walking with Legs Spread
22.
Additional recommended exercises for 5-minute home training
Q&A.
Muscle growth and loss in old age
Part 4.
Light strength training using public exercise equipment in parks and mountains
01.
Things to Consider When Exercising Outdoors
02.
Planning aerobic and anaerobic exercise in the park
03.
Outdoor Exercise: Waist Twisting
04.
Outdoor Exercise: Arm (Pulley) Rotation
05.
Outdoor exercise: Surfing
06.
Outdoor Exercise: Chest Push
07.
Outdoor Exercise: Pull-Ups
08.
Outdoor Exercise: Elliptical Walking
09.
Outdoor Exercise: Aerial Walking
10.
Outdoor Exercise: Hip Stretches
11.
Bench Exercise: Inverted Push-Ups
12.
Bench Exercise: Reverse Lunge
13.
Stair Exercise: Knee-Ups
14.
Stair Exercise: Side Step Ups
15.
Horizontal Bar Exercise: Shoulder Packing
16.
Horizontal Bar Exercise: Assisted Pull-Ups
Q&A.
If you shake your legs, good luck will come?
Part 5.
Full-fledged strength training using equipment starting at the gym
01.
Beginner's Guide to the Gym
02.
10-Year Beginner's Guide
03.
Strength training and bodybuilding
04.
Gym equipment you should know about
05.
Back Exercise: Lat Pulldown
06. Exercise: Seated Row
07.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Extensions
08.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Curl
09.
Lower Body Exercise: Leg Press
10.
Lower Body & Hip Exercises: Inner Tie, Outer Tie
11.
Lower Body & Hip Machine Exercise: Smith Squat
12.
Chest Exercise: Chest Press
13.
Chest Machine Exercise: Pack Deck Fly
14.
Shoulder Machine Exercise: Shoulder Press
15.
Arm Exercise: Cable Curl
16.
Arm Exercise: Pushdowns
17.
Benefits of Free Weights
18.
Dumbbell Exercise: Single-Leg Deadlift
19.
Dumbbell Exercises: Side & Front Raises
20.
Dumbbell Exercise: Dumbbell Kickback
21.
Barbell Exercise: Romanian Deadlift
22.
Barbell Exercise: Barbell Row
23.
Barbell Exercise: Barbell Curl
24.
Additional recommended gym strength training
Q&A.
Can You Be Healthy Just by Getting Enough Sleep? (Sleep and Nutrition)
Part 6.
Recommended Routine for 100-Year-Old Strength
01.
Check your weekly exercise volume
02.
Bulk vs. Split
03.
Stretching Routines for Different Situations
04.
Flexibility Improvement Routine for Each Area
05.
Balance Improvement Routine
06.
Aerobic (cardiopulmonary) modular routine
07.
Strength (upper body, lower body, full body + core) modular routine
Q&A.
Understanding Protein Supplements
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Into the book
When the term '100-year era' first came out, it was surprising.
But now it's a familiar word, and it feels like a given.
According to Statistics Korea in 2023, the life expectancy of Koreans is 83.5 years, but their healthy life expectancy is only 72.5 years.
This means that on average, we live 11 years of our lives unhealthily due to illness or disability.
This book starts with small steps to reduce those 11 years and increase the time you live healthily.
Who is a "senior"? Administratively, it refers to anyone aged 65 or older who receives a pension or is eligible for long-term care insurance.
Socially, it also refers to the generation that has made their children independent before and after retirement.
However, from a health perspective, it can be said that it is a time when functions such as muscle strength, balance, cardiopulmonary endurance, and flexibility begin to decline, or when menopause is a time of transition to seniorhood.
In this way, anyone around the age of 50 can become a target of ‘senior exercise.’
--- p.6 From “Introductory Remarks”
There is a saying these days that “Muscle rich people are old rich people.”
Why? Muscles can be called the human battery.
People with a large battery don't get tired even when they are very active, whereas those with a small battery not only have difficulty with basic daily life, but also suffer from pain here and there and become tired or exhausted quickly.
Fortunately, this battery's capacity increases with exercise.
It's a common misconception that exercise will make you tired, but regular exercise that strengthens your muscles will give you the strength to fight off fatigue.
As your muscle battery grows, you can enjoy your daily life, work, hobbies, and travel to the fullest, and your medical expenses will also decrease, so the saying that a person with muscle wealth is a person with old age wealth is a well-founded and accurate metaphor.
--- p.24 From “Why does exercise become more important as we get older?”
Everyone knows that exercise is necessary.
But when you actually try to put it into practice, it's not as easy as you think.
Going to the gym requires preparation, setting aside time, and it can be difficult to even take a step when the weather is bad or you're feeling heavy.
As we get older, there are many situations where going out itself feels like a hassle.
But the important thing is that exercise is never far away.
This small space where I live can become the best playground.
--- p.116 From “Home is the Best Playground”
A domestic study of 274 elderly people aged 65 and older in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas also confirmed that frequent participation in strength training increased muscle mass.
Although it may not increase as quickly as in younger people, it is possible to increase muscle mass even in your 80s and older with consistent training.
Muscles not only increase strength, but also improve cognitive function, balance, and flexibility, greatly helping us maintain independent daily life.
--- p.176 From “Q&A Muscle Growth and Muscle Loss in Old Age”
There are many factors to consider when exercising outdoors.
Broadly speaking, it is the weather, my body condition, and the condition of the exercise equipment.
While changes in weather and seasons can be a part of the appeal of outdoor exercise, it's important to be aware of and prepare for those changes in advance.
My body's condition varies from day to day and can be greatly affected by the weather, so I need to be careful.
Exercise equipment is often exposed outdoors and not properly maintained, so it is important to inspect it thoroughly before use for safety.
--- p.180 From “Things to Consider When Exercising Outdoors”
For seniors, muscles are the foundation of physical strength and a shield that protects against falls and illness.
However, the key is how hard you do it, how consistently you do it, and how you do it.
And there are muscles that are used well through habits that have been formed over a long period of time, and there are muscles that are relatively weak.
So, to correct this imbalance and strengthen weak muscles, 'bodybuilding style exercise' is very effective.
In the past, at a sports center, and now working as a health trainer at a personal training shop, some people who see me working out with members misunderstand that I am doing 'bodybuilding exercises'.
What's the relationship between bodybuilding and strength training? Bodybuilding is the basic form of strength training.
It refers to a training method that teaches you how to use the strength of each muscle, and how to strengthen or vary it repeatedly.
Bodybuilders train in this way to build muscle, control their diet to reduce body fat, and sculpt their bodies.
But now it's a familiar word, and it feels like a given.
According to Statistics Korea in 2023, the life expectancy of Koreans is 83.5 years, but their healthy life expectancy is only 72.5 years.
This means that on average, we live 11 years of our lives unhealthily due to illness or disability.
This book starts with small steps to reduce those 11 years and increase the time you live healthily.
Who is a "senior"? Administratively, it refers to anyone aged 65 or older who receives a pension or is eligible for long-term care insurance.
Socially, it also refers to the generation that has made their children independent before and after retirement.
However, from a health perspective, it can be said that it is a time when functions such as muscle strength, balance, cardiopulmonary endurance, and flexibility begin to decline, or when menopause is a time of transition to seniorhood.
In this way, anyone around the age of 50 can become a target of ‘senior exercise.’
--- p.6 From “Introductory Remarks”
There is a saying these days that “Muscle rich people are old rich people.”
Why? Muscles can be called the human battery.
People with a large battery don't get tired even when they are very active, whereas those with a small battery not only have difficulty with basic daily life, but also suffer from pain here and there and become tired or exhausted quickly.
Fortunately, this battery's capacity increases with exercise.
It's a common misconception that exercise will make you tired, but regular exercise that strengthens your muscles will give you the strength to fight off fatigue.
As your muscle battery grows, you can enjoy your daily life, work, hobbies, and travel to the fullest, and your medical expenses will also decrease, so the saying that a person with muscle wealth is a person with old age wealth is a well-founded and accurate metaphor.
--- p.24 From “Why does exercise become more important as we get older?”
Everyone knows that exercise is necessary.
But when you actually try to put it into practice, it's not as easy as you think.
Going to the gym requires preparation, setting aside time, and it can be difficult to even take a step when the weather is bad or you're feeling heavy.
As we get older, there are many situations where going out itself feels like a hassle.
But the important thing is that exercise is never far away.
This small space where I live can become the best playground.
--- p.116 From “Home is the Best Playground”
A domestic study of 274 elderly people aged 65 and older in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas also confirmed that frequent participation in strength training increased muscle mass.
Although it may not increase as quickly as in younger people, it is possible to increase muscle mass even in your 80s and older with consistent training.
Muscles not only increase strength, but also improve cognitive function, balance, and flexibility, greatly helping us maintain independent daily life.
--- p.176 From “Q&A Muscle Growth and Muscle Loss in Old Age”
There are many factors to consider when exercising outdoors.
Broadly speaking, it is the weather, my body condition, and the condition of the exercise equipment.
While changes in weather and seasons can be a part of the appeal of outdoor exercise, it's important to be aware of and prepare for those changes in advance.
My body's condition varies from day to day and can be greatly affected by the weather, so I need to be careful.
Exercise equipment is often exposed outdoors and not properly maintained, so it is important to inspect it thoroughly before use for safety.
--- p.180 From “Things to Consider When Exercising Outdoors”
For seniors, muscles are the foundation of physical strength and a shield that protects against falls and illness.
However, the key is how hard you do it, how consistently you do it, and how you do it.
And there are muscles that are used well through habits that have been formed over a long period of time, and there are muscles that are relatively weak.
So, to correct this imbalance and strengthen weak muscles, 'bodybuilding style exercise' is very effective.
In the past, at a sports center, and now working as a health trainer at a personal training shop, some people who see me working out with members misunderstand that I am doing 'bodybuilding exercises'.
What's the relationship between bodybuilding and strength training? Bodybuilding is the basic form of strength training.
It refers to a training method that teaches you how to use the strength of each muscle, and how to strengthen or vary it repeatedly.
Bodybuilders train in this way to build muscle, control their diet to reduce body fat, and sculpt their bodies.
--- p.230 From “Strength Training and Bodybuilding”
Publisher's Review
A changed body needs a different exercise!
The ultimate body reset method that relieves pain and muscle tension at the same time!
To prepare for the 100-year era
The most important thing is ‘strength training’!
In our society, the phrase 'the 100-year era' is no longer unfamiliar.
As of 2023, the life expectancy of Koreans announced by Statistics Korea is 83.5 years, which is higher than the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) average of 81.1 years.
However, although life expectancy has increased, the 'healthy life expectancy', which is the period in which a person can remain healthy and active, is around 72.5 years, which means that the period in which a person is bedridden and receiving care or is unable to properly participate in social life due to difficulty in moving around is well over 10 years.
As people enter this period, their quality of life naturally declines, and they experience both relational and economic difficulties.
So, is there a way to slow aging and extend healthy lifespan? The author cites "strength training" as the easiest way to extend healthy lifespan.
Muscles are not simply organs that create movement; they also play a key role in sustaining life, including regulating blood sugar, maintaining blood pressure, stabilizing bones, and supporting immunity.
However, once you reach your 40s, your muscle mass decreases by 3-8% every 10 years, and once you reach your 70s, it decreases by 10-15% every year.
Many people try to stay healthy by 'walking' or 'stretching', but this is not enough exercise to replace strength training.
《100 Year Old Strength》 is designed to enable anyone, anywhere, to safely follow the strength training exercises that are most difficult for middle-aged and older people to do.
From middle-aged people concerned about their physical strength to seniors who need survival muscle right away, muscles are not just for appearance; they are the final strength that maintains the body's functions and supports independence in life.
Strength training is no longer a choice, but a necessity for survival, and this book will serve as a starting point.
Learn easily through exercise photos and QR codes
A friendly strength training guidebook!
《100 Year Old Strength》 is not a book that simply lists exercise methods.
The author noted that the biggest reason middle-aged and older people give up exercising is not because they "don't have time," but because they "don't know where or what to start."
So, the book presents a realistic strength training routine centered around three spaces: home, park, and gym.
At home, we have organized stretching and pain relief exercises that can be done in just 5 minutes a day; at the park, we have organized a routine of everyday strength training that can be easily done using outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and horizontal bars; and at the gym, we have organized a routine that allows you to learn the correct use of each piece of equipment and movements for each level of difficulty step by step.
All exercises are guided with actual exercise photos and QR code videos, so even those unfamiliar with exercise can immediately see and follow the movements.
In particular, the last chapter of the book systemizes the exercises learned so far into 'situation-specific stretching routines', 'part-specific flexibility improvement routines', 'balance improvement routines', 'aerobic modular routines', and 'muscle strength modular routines', and specifically suggests which exercises to combine, when, and how.
For seniors who only walk, beginners who dread the gym entrance, and middle-aged people who feel limited by bodyweight exercises, "100-Year-Old Strength" will serve as a guide to sustainable exercise habits.
With senior exercise experts
Meet 450,000 influencers and 'Okdong Fit'!
Trainer Geumho Lee, author of "100 Years of Strength," is a senior exercise expert who graduated from the Department of Geriatric Sports Welfare at Korea National Sport University and completed a master's course at the Graduate School of Sports Medicine at CHA University.
He currently runs 'Jimholic' in Seocho-dong, Seoul, and also consistently shares exercise methods through his YouTube channel 'Healthy TV'.
In addition, we are working hard to promote senior strength training by introducing essential exercise information for seniors through various broadcasts such as EBS's "Precious Body," KBS's "Live Information," MBC's "Strongest 100 Years Old," and Channel A's "Birth of a Body God."
In this book, 'Okdongfit', an influencer and senior model with 450,000 SNS followers and a body as healthy as that of a 20-year-old, participated as an exercise model.
During the writing period of "100 Years of Strength," they practiced strength training with the author and lived healthier lives.
Their stories of experiencing physical and life transformation through exercise further enhance the authenticity of this book.
It's never too late to start exercising.
Let's start anew with strength training, which has always felt difficult, with "100 Year Strength."
The ultimate body reset method that relieves pain and muscle tension at the same time!
To prepare for the 100-year era
The most important thing is ‘strength training’!
In our society, the phrase 'the 100-year era' is no longer unfamiliar.
As of 2023, the life expectancy of Koreans announced by Statistics Korea is 83.5 years, which is higher than the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) average of 81.1 years.
However, although life expectancy has increased, the 'healthy life expectancy', which is the period in which a person can remain healthy and active, is around 72.5 years, which means that the period in which a person is bedridden and receiving care or is unable to properly participate in social life due to difficulty in moving around is well over 10 years.
As people enter this period, their quality of life naturally declines, and they experience both relational and economic difficulties.
So, is there a way to slow aging and extend healthy lifespan? The author cites "strength training" as the easiest way to extend healthy lifespan.
Muscles are not simply organs that create movement; they also play a key role in sustaining life, including regulating blood sugar, maintaining blood pressure, stabilizing bones, and supporting immunity.
However, once you reach your 40s, your muscle mass decreases by 3-8% every 10 years, and once you reach your 70s, it decreases by 10-15% every year.
Many people try to stay healthy by 'walking' or 'stretching', but this is not enough exercise to replace strength training.
《100 Year Old Strength》 is designed to enable anyone, anywhere, to safely follow the strength training exercises that are most difficult for middle-aged and older people to do.
From middle-aged people concerned about their physical strength to seniors who need survival muscle right away, muscles are not just for appearance; they are the final strength that maintains the body's functions and supports independence in life.
Strength training is no longer a choice, but a necessity for survival, and this book will serve as a starting point.
Learn easily through exercise photos and QR codes
A friendly strength training guidebook!
《100 Year Old Strength》 is not a book that simply lists exercise methods.
The author noted that the biggest reason middle-aged and older people give up exercising is not because they "don't have time," but because they "don't know where or what to start."
So, the book presents a realistic strength training routine centered around three spaces: home, park, and gym.
At home, we have organized stretching and pain relief exercises that can be done in just 5 minutes a day; at the park, we have organized a routine of everyday strength training that can be easily done using outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and horizontal bars; and at the gym, we have organized a routine that allows you to learn the correct use of each piece of equipment and movements for each level of difficulty step by step.
All exercises are guided with actual exercise photos and QR code videos, so even those unfamiliar with exercise can immediately see and follow the movements.
In particular, the last chapter of the book systemizes the exercises learned so far into 'situation-specific stretching routines', 'part-specific flexibility improvement routines', 'balance improvement routines', 'aerobic modular routines', and 'muscle strength modular routines', and specifically suggests which exercises to combine, when, and how.
For seniors who only walk, beginners who dread the gym entrance, and middle-aged people who feel limited by bodyweight exercises, "100-Year-Old Strength" will serve as a guide to sustainable exercise habits.
With senior exercise experts
Meet 450,000 influencers and 'Okdong Fit'!
Trainer Geumho Lee, author of "100 Years of Strength," is a senior exercise expert who graduated from the Department of Geriatric Sports Welfare at Korea National Sport University and completed a master's course at the Graduate School of Sports Medicine at CHA University.
He currently runs 'Jimholic' in Seocho-dong, Seoul, and also consistently shares exercise methods through his YouTube channel 'Healthy TV'.
In addition, we are working hard to promote senior strength training by introducing essential exercise information for seniors through various broadcasts such as EBS's "Precious Body," KBS's "Live Information," MBC's "Strongest 100 Years Old," and Channel A's "Birth of a Body God."
In this book, 'Okdongfit', an influencer and senior model with 450,000 SNS followers and a body as healthy as that of a 20-year-old, participated as an exercise model.
During the writing period of "100 Years of Strength," they practiced strength training with the author and lived healthier lives.
Their stories of experiencing physical and life transformation through exercise further enhance the authenticity of this book.
It's never too late to start exercising.
Let's start anew with strength training, which has always felt difficult, with "100 Year Strength."
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 26, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 340 pages | 1,060g | 210*280*21mm
- ISBN13: 9791193842539
- ISBN10: 1193842530
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