Thriving Beyond Fifty (Expanded Edition)

Readers will learn how to stay fit, healthy, active, and mobile in their fifties and beyond with over-fifties specialist physiotherapist Will Harlow.

The Sunday Times Bestseller

Rebuild strength, flexibility, and confidence through proven exercises to target the causes of aches, pains, and strains that come with age.

What if growing older didn't have to mean growing weaker? If you've been told that pain in your back, shoulders, or knees is just part of ageing, it's time to rethink what's possible. Thriving Beyond Fifty is a warm, expert-led guide to restoring mobility, improving flexibility, and building natural strength - using simple exercises you can do at home.

Written by physiotherapist Will Harlow, this book offers 111 safe, targeted stretching and movement routines designed specifically for those over 50 to treat a range of common conditions. Whether you're managing arthritis, recovering from injury, or just feeling stiff from years of sitting, these gentle methods help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and more confident in your everyday life.

You'll discover how to:

• Address common causes of back, shoulder, neck, hip, and knee pain
• Improve your posture, balance, and mobility with step-by-step home exercises
• Protect your joints from arthritis and inflammation with smarter movement tips
• Boost your energy and resilience using natural stretching and strengthening routines
• Build a daily practice that supports long-term flexibility, independence, and vitality

Thriving Beyond Fifty is more than a fitness book - it's a compassionate guide to reclaiming your body and re-engaging with the life you love. Whether your goal is to improve your walking, garden without strain, or simply get up from the floor with ease, this guide meets you where you are and helps you move forward - one stretch at a time.