I found the positive outlook of this book inspiring. Damien encourages you to get moving, stating it's never too late to start, just to find your baseline, namely how able your body is right now, and build up from there in small steps with being consistent in your activity. By staying active, you will retain your independence and ability to do the things that bring you joy in life.

Damien has a holistic approach, not only discussing exercise but making you aware of the importance of your mental well being, diet, hydration, and the different aspects of physical function. Chapters that stand out for me concern photos regarding activities of daily living and how real life movements overlap with the exercises that we should practice and improve on to enable us to complete these tasks. The falls prevention chapter was also really helpful, with exercises, balance, sensory issues and foot health considered. Variety of movement is promoted through stretching, strength training, resistance training and water based activities, he also prompts you to remember to breathe and to constantly challenge yourself.

At the back of the book, there is a reference section listing the enlightening studies he discussed, and a large resources section, which is understandably mostly US centric, but there are also links that can be accessed online for all to use.

I enjoyed this age positive book and would recommend it. Thank you to the publisher North Atlantic books for this book, which was provided by NetGalley for review. My thoughts are wholly my own.

The actual exercises in Move for Life are certainly safe, straightforward and useful.
The information that comes before was engaging and helpful for someone like me who is reading this for her parents/in-laws/elderly relatives and her future self.

Nope, not for me. Un-be-liev-ably wordy and not much substance. I’d rather spend the time with a nice walk.