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by Will Harlow (Author)
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Thriving Beyond Fifty.
Getting older doesn't have to mean slowing down. Discover how to create a personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance and improve mobility at any age. Physiotherapist and over-50s health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions through his YouTube channel, shows you how to build your own transformative, step-by-step plan based on his Four Pillars of Independence - strength, mobility, balance and skeletal health. First, you'll assess your starting point, then choose exercises to target your weak areas and create a routine that grows with you. This isn't about fixing one issue at a time - it's about building a plan to keep your whole body strong, mobile and independent for years to come. Inside, you'll find science-backed strategies, easy-to-follow exercises and simple self-assessments to help you track your progress and stay motivated, whatever your starting point. You'll learn how to:- Build muscle and stability safely at any age, even if you've never trained before.
- Improve balance and coordination to prevent falls and move with confidence.
- Protect and strengthen your bones to reduce the risk of fracture.
- Maintain and restore mobility so your body works with you, not against you.
- Reduce pain so you can stay active and get back to doing the things you love.
- Create a structured routine you can follow week by week and adapt as you improve.
Independence for Life is more than a collection of exercises - it's your complete guide to building a clear, personalized roadmap for ageing well. You're not too old and it's never too late - you just haven't had the right plan. Until now.
Author Biography
Will Harlow is a physiotherapist with a mission to help over‐50s stay mobile, healthy, and active without the use of pain pills or surgery. He is the creator of the popular and rapidly growing YouTube channel @HT-Physio, which has more than 1.5 million subscribers. He also runs a private physiotherapy practice in Surrey, UK.
Number of Pages: 416
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.96 x 7.04 IN
Publication Date: May 26, 2026
