Independence for Life: The Complete Guide to Building Strength, Improving Flexibility and Regaining Mobility Beyond 50

Harlow, Will

ISBN 10: 1401998542 / ISBN 13: 9781401998547

Published by Hay House UK Ltd, 2026

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2026. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Independence for Life: The Complete Guide to Building Strength, Improving Flexibility and Regaining Mobility Beyond 50
• Publisher: Hay House UK Ltd
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1401998542
• ISBN 13: 9781401998547
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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 with targeted stretching and movement routines.
• 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.

About the Author

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.