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Renowned osteopath David Vaux 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.

In Stronger, Vaux brings together the latest scientific research to explain why strength training in midlife is the simplest and cheapest thing you can do to transform your body. It reinforces your muscles and bones, enhances your nervous system, boosts your immunity and ultimately paves the way to a better future.

With dynamic illustrations and habit-building hacks tailored to you, Stronger unveils the mere ten movements you need to fortify your body and embark on your journey towards a stronger and healthier life.

'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.

"David's Firefighter's philosophy of unfailing, non-flashy and functional underpins Stronger" The Times

"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

Stronger is a life-changer - a refreshing, innovative and powerful roadmap to healthy ageing through strength building. It will give you the tools you need to support your metabolic health, bone density and functional independence. Whether you are already a fitness enthusiast or simply someone seeking positive lifestyle changes, this book is required reading. * Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of the Sunday Times Bestseller Built to Move *

David Vaux is recognised 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 - realising 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.