Built to Move

The sit-and-rise test that can predict your likely lifespan The one-leg balance that indicates your risk of being seriously injured in a fall The 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 book is your game plan for the long game.