Stronger

Discover the ten movements that will unlock longevity, health and happiness. What if the simplest investment in your future health is something you can do right now, at home? Strength training in midlife is the ultimate game-changer. With just ten simple exercises, you can build stronger muscles and bones, supercharge your immune system and optimize your nervous system - all while paving the way to a more active, energized life. Renowned osteopath and healthy ageing expert David Vaux shares his decades of experience in helping patients and shaping health initiatives. His evidence-backed, no nonsense, practical approach focuses on small, sustainable changes that anyone can adopt - no matter your age, experience, fitness level, or schedule. This book is for anyone who wants to build strength safely and efficiently, all the while investing in your 'strength pension'. Inside, you'll find: Step-by-step guidance for mastering the ten foundational strength exercises, followed by a 12-week programme, like a Couch to 5k for strength. Exclusive video tutorials to ensure you get every move just right. Customizable workout plans to fit your goals and lifestyle. Motivational hacks and a print-at-home guide to keep you on course.Ready to embrace a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant version of yourself? Your journey starts here! ' David's Firefighter's philosophy of unfailing, non-flashy and functional underpins Stronger ' The Times 'Stronger is a life-changer - a refreshing, innovative and powerful roadmap to healthy ageing through strength building.' Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of the Sunday Times Bestseller Built to Move (2024) 'This book should be prescribed by the NHS to anyone over 40!' Professor Sir Muir Gray CBE (2024) 'Muscle matters, particularly as we age. In Stronger , David clearly and concisely explains the importance of muscle in healthy ageing, and how to optimise muscle mass to enhance quality of life. The easy guide to exercises with accompanying resources makes 'Stronger' a must-read for anyone aiming to flourish in later life' Professor Greg Whyte OBE 'This book is a must for somebody who is looking to safeguard their physical functionalities as they age. No gimmicks, just sound training regimes to get you started' Martin Lau. Registered Dietitian. Strength and conditioning coach 'Stronger is a call to action to unlock the strength your body and mind deserve. Strength is not just for athletes-it is the foundation of vitality, independence, and resilience as we age. David Vaux powerfully distils the complex science of musculoskeletal health into clear, actionable steps to improve functional strength, prevent injuries, and age with confidence' Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Royal collage of GP's Lifestyle & Physical Activity Champion 'As a fitness professional I found Stronger to be a bible for strength training that should be taught to all personal trainers. This book is a must read for anyone looking to improve their strength' Sarah Gorman, Founder: Move Collective

'Even if you've never picked up a weight, Stronger is for you ' - Arnold Schwarzenegger No matter how you think of yourself - strong or weak, large or small - you are substantially made of muscle. To the last day of your life, your ability to stand and go where you want to go, your agency and effectiveness in the world, will depend on it. But what is muscle? From the battlefields of Homer's Iliad where muscles first enter world literature, to the Victorian-era gymnasiums where women build strength and muscle by lifting heavy weights, to the retirement home in Boston where a young doctor discovers that training at high intensity can produce the same relative gains for frail ninety-year-olds as for thirty-year-olds, Stronger places the science and significance of our muscles in an astonishing new light. Ancient binaries of brain versus brawn created an enduring prejudice against muscle and against the type of exercise that best builds strength. Yet the research proves that weight training can help prevent or treat many chronic diseases and disabilities throughout life, including depression, cancer, and diabetes. All of us, from elite powerlifters to people who have never played sports at all, can learn to lift weights in ways that yield life's ultimate prize: the ability to act in the world.

'Even if you've never picked up a weight, Stronger is for you ' - Arnold Schwarzenegger No matter how you think of yourself - strong or weak, large or small - you are substantially made of muscle. To the last day of your life, your ability to stand and go where you want to go, your agency and effectiveness in the world, will depend on it. But what is muscle? From the battlefields of Homer's Iliad where muscles first enter world literature, to the Victorian-era gymnasiums where women build strength and muscle by lifting heavy weights, to the retirement home in Boston where a young doctor discovers that training at high intensity can produce the same relative gains for frail ninety-year-olds as for thirty-year-olds, Stronger places the science and significance of our muscles in an astonishing new light. Ancient binaries of brain versus brawn created an enduring prejudice against muscle and against the type of exercise that best builds strength. Yet the research proves that weight training can help prevent or treat many chronic diseases and disabilities throughout life, including depression, cancer, and diabetes. All of us, from elite powerlifters to people who have never played sports at all, can learn to lift weights in ways that yield life's ultimate prize: the ability to act in the world.