Simple and proven physical practices designed to improve the way your
body feels--less stiffness! fewer aches and pain!--and boost the overall
quality of your life, no matter how you spend your time. From the
innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a
Supple Leopard.
"The definitive guide for building an all-around healthy and
high-performing body and mind." --Andrew Huberman, Professor of
Neurobiology, Stanford University & Host of The Huberman Lab Podcast
After decades spent working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy
Seals, mobility pioneers Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about
the physical well-being of the rest of us. What makes a durable human?
How do we continue to feel great and function well as we age? And how do
we counteract the effects of technology-dependence, sedentary living,
and other modern ways of life on our body's natural need for activity?
The answers lie in an easy-to-use formula for basic mobility
maintenance: 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your
body work better
The book offers:
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Easy mobilization practices to increase range of motion and avoid
injury
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Intuitive ways to integrate more movement into your daily life and
escape sedentary habits
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No-fuss guidelines for improving nutrition and sleep
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Basic breathing practices to manage stress and pain
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Quick and simple assessments to gauge progress and what needs
improvement
It's full of foundational wisdom for everyone from beginners to
professional athletes and everyone in between. Built to Move introduces
readers to a set of simple principles and practices that are undemanding
enough to work into any busy schedule, lead 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 live. This book is your
game plan for the long game.
