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
David Vaux is recognized as one of the UK's most innovative osteopaths, with a special interest in strength and movement prescription for optimal ageing and pain management. He is an expert in older age strength, providing his expertise to multiple healthy ageing focused projects as well as working with elite performers from the arts and sporting arenas.
As a second-generation London Firefighter serving operationally during the 90s and 2000s, David became the youngest person to attain the rank of Sub officer in the London Fire Brigade. After 15 years of front-line duty, a career-ending spinal injury forced him to change course. He discovered osteopathy, first as a way of dealing with his own injuries, then - realizing how life-changing the practice of movement, balance and strength, can be - he trained as an osteopath and threw himself into the world of academia.
Over the past decade he has been on working and steering groups for the Osteopathic Sports Care Association; the Institute of Osteopathy; DEMOS/ Sport England; The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA UK), Imperial College London; Move Together, and more. As an authority on older age strength and resilience, David now provides strategic advice on exercise and activity to leading UK charities, and develops resources for healthy ageing projects within the government, private, and the third sectors.
