Böcker av Juliet Starrett

"There is no body this book will not revolutionize." Melissa Urban, cofounder of Whole30"My dream come true - a way to get ahead of injuries before they happen." Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to RunThe sit-down-stand up test that can predict your likely lifespanThe one-leg balance that indicates your risk of being seriously injured in a fallThe floor-sit and squat moves that could reduce your chance of arthritic hip pain by up to 90%Your body is built to move and if you're not giving it what it needs you're not counteracting the effects of the technology-dependence and sedentary living that come with our modern way of life.After decades spent working with pro-athletes and Olympians, mobility pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical wellbeing of the rest of us. What makes a durable human? How do we continue to feel great and function well as we age?The answers lie in a simple formula for basic mobility maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better.Organised around ten assessments and ten physical practices that anyone can do, Built to Move is designed to improve the way your body feels - less stiffness! fewer aches and pains! - and boost the overall quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time.This is the first body book written for exercisers and nonexercisers alike. It's full of foundational wisdom for everyone from professional athletes to gym haters, and everyone in between. Built to Move introduces readers to a set of simple principles and practices that can be done in just ten minutes a day, leading to greater ease of movement, better health and a happier life doing whatever it is you love to do - and want to continue doing as long as you liveThis book is your game plan for the long game.