Age Stronger

People around the world are living longer, but not necessarily better. Chronic illness and obesity are increasing, and trouble with basic mobility is the most common disability of later life. The strongest predictor of aging well is strength and mobility. Social media is full of short workouts, but quick fixes rarely work and are likely to cause injury. The body needs to be trained systematically to build and preserve the strength that functional movement and flexibility depend on.

This book, known as The Aging Stronger Fix, lays out a program for doing exactly that. It was written by Matt Wiest, a strength and rehab specialist. The plan uses a realistic, sustainable three-tier approach to functional fitness, aimed at easing the nagging aches and pains many people have learned to live with, and at building strength and mobility for the later years.

Every exercise is simple and broken into step-by-step instructions so readers can see how to perform each move safely and effectively. Around 200 full-color photographs show proper form. The book is meant as an accessible companion for anyone who wants to stay strong and avoid frailty as they age.