Manhasset Doctor Publishes Book on Sustainable Exercise Routine

Raymond Soletic, a retired ear, nose, and throat specialist, shares his lifetime of fitness knowledge in a new book.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:07pm

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At 72 years old, Raymond Soletic, a retired ear, nose, and throat doctor who operated an independent practice in Manhasset, New York for 34 years, has published his third book focused on developing a sustainable exercise routine that can be maintained for a lifetime. The book, titled "A Lifetime of Sustainable Exercise: Exercise Forever, One Doctor's Program," draws from Soletic's own fitness journey since college and aims to provide exercise programs flexible enough for people of all ages and abilities to follow.

Why it matters

With many people struggling to maintain consistent exercise routines, Soletic's book provides a framework for developing a sustainable fitness lifestyle. As a longtime doctor, Soletic has seen firsthand how unsustainable exercise programs can lead to injuries and disruptions, so his book emphasizes flexibility, variety, and safety to help readers build lifelong healthy habits.

The details

Soletic's book includes a 7-day exercise program with a mix of aerobic training and strength training using free weights and machines. It also features a 43-minute YouTube video demonstrating range-of-motion and balance exercises that Soletic developed based on his study of Korean karate. The book is filled with photographs to ensure proper form. After retiring from his 34-year independent ENT practice that served over 35,000 patients, Soletic turned his attention to writing, having previously published two books for prospective ear, nose, and throat doctors.

  • Soletic has exercised every week since college.
  • Soletic retired from his independent ENT practice in Manhasset after 34 years.
  • Soletic's new book, "A Lifetime of Sustainable Exercise," was published in January 2026.

The players

Raymond Soletic

A 72-year-old retired ear, nose, and throat doctor who operated an independent practice in Manhasset, New York for 34 years. He has published his third book focused on developing a sustainable exercise routine that can be maintained for a lifetime.

Manhasset Otolaryngology

The independent ear, nose, and throat practice that Soletic operated for 34 years, serving over 35,000 patients.

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What they’re saying

“I've exercised every week of my life since college. The book is really a culmination of decades of exercise training.”

— Raymond Soletic, Retired Doctor and Author

“The goal of the book was to share with people a lifestyle that provided good health and longevity.”

— Raymond Soletic, Retired Doctor and Author

“Many people have exercise programs that are unsustainable. They're too intense. They craft the opportunity for injury that then disrupts [their training].”

— Raymond Soletic, Retired Doctor and Author

The takeaway

Soletic's book provides a framework for developing a sustainable fitness routine that can be maintained for a lifetime, addressing common challenges like injury and boredom that often derail exercise programs. By emphasizing flexibility, variety, and safety, the book aims to help readers build lifelong healthy habits.