Thriving Beyond Fifty (Expanded Edition)

Unlock the secrets to remaining fit, active and mobile as you age, and look forward to a healthier and more vibrant future.This updated and expanded illustrated edition of the word-of-mouth bestseller provides everything you need to know in order to stay fit, healthy, active and mobile after fifty. This book is for people who know there is still so much living to do after fifty. Life expectancy rises every year, but while many people live to a wonderful age in numerical terms, many of us experience health and mobility issues that can mean our quality of life declines. Conventional advice is that pills and surgery are the best answers. But physiotherapist and over-fifties health specialist Will Harlow passionately believes that living with pain as we get older is not inevitable.Thriving Beyond Fifty will help people overcome painful problems, avoid unnecessary surgeries, and get back to living their active lives. We automatically assume that a 25-year-old should be able to lift a suitcase or pick up a small child-but why do we accept that only a handful of 80-year-olds can do the same? Of course, there's no denying the fact that muscles atrophy and lose strength as we age, and some of our joints will show signs of wear and tear, but these problems alone don't automatically determine whether or not we will be capable of performing physical tasks as we age.Will explains the fundamentals of strength, mobility and ageing, and shows you how to challenge the 'inevitable' process of age-related deterioration. With chapters that divide the body into its respective parts, it's easy to pick the sections of the book that are most relevant to you. You'll learn:? How to identify problem areas in your body - and how to fix them.? The best stretches and exercises to ensure mobility, flexibility and strength for years to come.? Why 'take rest and painkillers' is often unhelpful - and what to do instead.? How to ward off problems usually associated with age, including inflammation, back pain and arthritic aches and pains, even when your friends and family have told you to just accept them.? How to tell if a problem really is just a result of your age - or whether you have the power to resolve it.? How the media has lied to you about certain health supplements - and which ones can actually make a dramatic difference.? The keys to living an independent, pain-free, active life in your fifties and beyond.Your health is your greatest asset. We only get one chance at living a long, healthy, comfortable life. This book will give you the tools to improve yours....

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Will Harlow is a physiotherapist and bestselling author on a mission to help over-50s stay mobile, healthy and active without the use of pain pills or surgery. He runs a private physiotherapy practice in Surrey, UK, and shares his guidance and exercises with millions on YouTube. @HT-Physio and willharlow.com

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*** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * Take back control of your health with simple, at-home exercises to relieve pain, restore mobility and avoid surgery.**

What if your aches, stiffness and reduced mobility weren't an inevitable part of getting older?

Many age-related problems are both preventable and treatable. Specialist physiotherapist Will Harlow - followed by millions on YouTube for his clear, practical advice - shows you how to feel stronger and move more freely again. Will explains the causes of pain and demonstrates 111 simple, targeted exercises designed specifically for over-50s. Many readers experience noticeable improvement in a relatively short space of time.

You'll discover how to:

· Understand the causes of conditions such as sciatica, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis - and how to treat them effectively.

· Relieve pain and recover more quickly using simple techniques that address the root cause and deliver lasting improvement.

· Move with confidence again by improving balance, reducing your risk of falls and understanding how your body works so you can stay active and independent.

· Build strength and flexibility for everyday life, making it easier to walk, stand, bend and get back to the activities you enjoy.

· Stay in control of your long-term health with practical solutions you can use at home to prevent problems, recover from injuries and continue making progress.

This book is like having a physiotherapist by your side - a trusted reference guide you'll return to time after time to understand why pain occurs and how to fix it.

Whether your goal is to walk more comfortably, garden with ease or simply get up from the floor with confidence, Thriving Beyond Fifty gives you a simple, proven way to move better - for life.