The first thing to say about How To Be A Fit Bird is it is brilliantly eye-catching.

Just looking at this book makes me want to open it! This is because I love exercise (and I LOVE books), but what I love is exercise, plus a safe yet brilliantly effective book I can recommend to you! And this is that.

This book gets to the point immediately: we want to live long and well – and this is not an unachievable desire or goal. Plus, investing in you and your health is never too late.

How To Be A Fit Bird takes the reader through the 7 Fundamental Movements, which mirror our daily activities (ADLs), such as carrying shopping, putting shoes and socks on, and reaching for things.

It is often when ADLs are consistently limited and/or painful that people then realise they need some help.

Keeping these 7 Fundamental Movements happening easily as we age requires us to repeat them for intrinsic strength and confidence in our physical abilities.

I was pleased that this book includes a complete warm-up and cool-down routine. So often, this is omitted, and it is SO important for your body to know it is about to receive exercise and that your body then gets signals in the form of a cool down that exercise is ending.

This little book is bursting with fantastic, practical exercises that can quickly done at home. Pick a few or create a routine to suit your available time and current ability.

Why would you choose a book over a YouTube workout? You may select both.

How To Be A Fit Bird gives you a solid foundation to exercise. It is a great place to start an exercise journey where you can absolutely go at your own pace and add things in as your fitness and ability improve.

Plus, it makes a super cute addition to any book collection due to the fantastic artwork. Extra points right there!

Happy Reading, Love Emily, Kibworth Osteopaths