Read this! Your guide to resistance training
Load this up on your Kindle stat! Want to improve your healthspan as well as your lifespan? Read this book from this top Kent osteopath…
We’re loving Stronger a groundbreaking book that shows us why strength is the magic bullet for ageless energy and longer life, and how to bring strength-building into our everyday lives.
It’s a brilliant read for breaking down any barriers that may be putting women off starting on their fitness journey. This book will categorically tell you how to future-proof your body – backed by well-established research – and best of all provides the only 10 simple exercises you’ll ever need.
Kent born and bred author, David Vaux, is a renowned osteopath that has spent decades advising patients and supporting government initiatives on healthy ageing. He knows that one activity above all others can make the difference to your future health: strength building.
Studies consistently show that only a small proportion of people (and significantly fewer women than men) are achieving the NHS minimum recommendation of strength training twice a week, with factors such as gymtimidation and lack of time and money touted as the reasons we’re falling so far short.
But what if there were easy, bite-size exercises that you could build into your weekly routine at home and would give you the most efficient and beneficial results? Look no further…
Vaux’s book provides a comprehensive 10-step strength plan, and a clear roadmap to follow. The book breaks down the process of building strength into manageable steps, ensuring that readers can easily implement the life-lengthening strategies and techniques he outlines to achieve tangible results.
And remember that strength training isn’t all about muscles (although nicely toned arms would be a welcome side effect, right?). As Vaux explains: ‘Strength training – or what I prefer to call resistance training – isn’t just about your muscles. Yes, it’s important to build and maintain healthy muscles as we age – because from midlife these muscles will drastically reduce if women don’t. But strength training will also help you to build stronger bones, tendons and connective tissues, all of which are essential for enjoying an independent, active life as we age.’
Plus, best of all, the key is keeping it simple. Think about ‘resistance’ rather than ‘weight training’. Vaux says: ‘Strength training doesn’t need to be scary or complicated. My favourite exercises tend to be functional bodyweight moves or exercises like pull-ups and static door holds that can be done easily with a resistance band or towel at home.’
These strength-boosting lifestyle tips not only make you stronger, but they also help manage stress, improve sleep, manage pain and avoid fatigue and burnout. They all form part of his overall strength plan, and these simple principles and practices – and ‘strength snacks’ – can be slotted into any busy schedule.