Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully

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 remainder 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 how one can make your body work better

The book offers:

• Easy mobilization practices to increase range of motion and steer clear of injury
• Intuitive how one can integrate more movement into your daily life and escape sedentary habits
• No-fuss guidelines for bettering nutrition and sleep
• Basic breathing practices to manage stress and pain
• Quick and simple assessments to gauge progress and what needs improvement
• Tips and perspectives on healthy aging

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 like to do—and need to continue doing so long as you live. This book is your game plan for the long game.