Meet Joan
Joan Pagano is the author of best-selling fitness books, an informational speaker on health and fitness topics and the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, Joan has specialized in strength training for women since 1988. She is an authority on the benefits of exercise for women's health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis and breast cancer, as well as strength training through the decades.
Read her story to learn how she came to be fitness expert she is today.
Aging Gracefully Takes Muscle
Learning to take care of yourself – in body, mind and spirit – is a practice like any other, one that requires you to show up! Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, are you aware of how little activity it takes to reduce your risk of breast cancer?
When I was growing up, my mother and I shared a secret code for posture. S.U.S. meant "Stand Up Straight" and I seemed to need constant reminders.
If you feel a bit stiffer when you wake up in the morning, it's normal. We all lose flexibility gradually with age, but just a few minutes of simple limbering exercises can warm up your joints and help you ease into the demands of your day.
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness month. The bottom line of exercise for osteoporosis is to prevent falls and hip fractures, the most debilitating and life-altering type of fractures.
Meet Joan
Joan Pagano is the author of best-selling fitness books, an informational speaker on health and fitness topics and the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, Joan has specialized in strength training for women since 1988. She is an authority on the benefits of exercise for women's health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis and breast cancer, as well as strength training through the decades.
Read her story to learn how she came to be fitness expert she is today.
Fitness Books by Joan Pagano
Providing readers of all ages with simple and effective strategies to stay fit and lean.
Strength Training Exercises for Women
A jam-packed guide that includes and demonstrates more than 200 exercises to rev up the metabolism, build healthy bones, and tone the overall body. Women who find the gym intimidating will appreciate Joan's home-friendly, time-efficient workouts.
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Strength Training For Women
Strength training improves your muscle tone and appearance while reducing your risk of developing diseases that we associate with aging: osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. You are never too old to start strength training.
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15-Minute Abs Workout + DVD
Four expertly designed 15-minute abdominal workouts suitable for all levels of fitness. The exercises target the midsection from every angle, using a variety of positions to give you the best results.
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8 Weeks to a Younger Body
Discover how you can beat your body clock in just eight weeks with this smart, customized exercise plan by fitness expert Joan Pagano. Drop a decade by creating your own easy-to-follow exercise program, designed to boost your health and vitality and banish the effects of aging.
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15-Minute Total Body Workout + DVD
Too busy to exercise? Joan Pagano's 15-Minute Total Body Workout + DVD gives you all the tools you need to create an exercise habit with a minimum investment of time and resources.
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Strength Training Deck of Exercise Cards
Based on Joan Pagano's popular book, Strength Training for Women, this handy deck of exercise cards makes your workout completely portable. Take them with you when you're on the run, going to the gym or traveling.
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Home Workout
Pilates, Yoga, Abs And Body Toning express workouts to do at home for a fit, fabulous body. See real results with just 15 minutes a day, three times a week. Clear step-by-step photos show you exactly what to do.
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Fitness Coaching
Joan designs personalized plans for people of all levels of fitness to reach their exercise goals.
Speaking Engagements
Joan is a sought after speaker in the field of health and fitness.