Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Ageing with Power

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A personalised and cutting-edge nutrition, training and lifestyle plan for women to optimise their physical and mental health through menopause and beyond Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker. You don't have to go from vitality to frailty. Over 70% of women experience joint pain, muscle loss and reduced bone density as they enter perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms can often lead to broken bones, limited mobility and reduced independence later in life. Unbreakable outlines the path to protecting ourselves against this too-common fate. With decades of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Wright gives clear action steps to counteract the 'timebombs' of ageing in four critical categories- Nutrition- what to eat to reduce inflammation, repopulate the gut biome, and support strong bones and muscles. Exercise- the right mix of cardio and resistance training for tissue regeneration and better metabolic function. Lifestyle- how to manage chronic stress, get more restorative sleep and turn down system inflammation in daily life. Supplements- what to take to target the elimination of 'zombie cells' and improve cell function. Including a unique quiz to assess your present musculoskeletal fitness, information about baseline blood and mobility tests to understand your current health state, anti-inflammatory recipes and a master exercise plan to help you pace your weekly workouts, Unbreakable is an invaluable roadmap for adding more healthy life to your years.

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Building muscle and bone are what I like to call my nursing home avoidance plan. There is no better mentor in this important work than Dr Vonda Wright. Unbreakable is an invaluable guide itll help you add strength, vitality and independence to your years. -- Mary Claire Haver, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause
Unbreakable illuminates the path to enduring strength and vitality for women navigating menopause and beyond. With a harmonious blend of scientific insight and soulful guidance, Dr Wright offers actionable strategies in nutrition, exercise, lifestyle and supplementation to fortify the body against the challenges of ageing. This empowering guide serves as a beacon for women aspiring to age with resilience, confidence and grace. -- Kristen Holmes, PhD, VP, Director of Performance Science, Whoop
Dr Vonda Wright lives and breathes the same strategies for ageing well that she gives her patients. Read Unbreakable and become the beneficiary of that guidance, too. It gives you the tools to take control of how your body ages so that old age doesnt take control of you. -- Stacy Sims, PhD, author of Roar and Next Level
Unbreakable shines a new light on ageing. With empathy, hard science and years of clinical experience, Dr Wright offers a unique perspective on the inevitable head winds facing all women and tactical advice that is truly accessible to everyone. -- Jeremy London, MD

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Dr Vonda Wright is a double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon and internationally recognised authority on active ageing and mobility, with over 20 years' experience in her field. The founding director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA), she also speaks worldwide and develops programmes for optimising performance and minimising injury from the ball field to the boardroom. She has been featured or quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and USA Today. She has authored five books, including Fitness After 40 and Guide to THRIVE.