What’s Inside · Planned contents
Explore the subject areas being developed for Move Well After 40. Each contributes to a beginner introduction for adults over 40, with supporting examples and a simple way to plan your week.
This is the topic outline, not a list of six separate courses. The final exercise selection, contents, and page previews will be confirmed before the guide is available to buy.
Controlled movement and clear starting points
An introduction to basic strength movements, with illustrations and explanations intended to help you understand each exercise before trying it.
As you read: Read the setup and movement instructions together; choose an approach appropriate to your abilities.
An introduction to deliberate movement
Foundational Pilates concepts, including body positioning, breathing cues, and controlled movement, presented as part of a general beginner introduction.
As you read: Focus on understanding a movement rather than trying to match a particular range or pace.
Movement with a chair for support
An introduction to chair-supported yoga, with illustrated positions and instructions for exploring gentle movement in a seated or supported setting.
As you read: Check that your chair is stable and that the activity suits your circumstances.
A familiar activity with room for planning
Guidance for thinking about walking as part of a weekly routine, alongside examples of how to record your plans and reflect on your practice.
As you read: Choose a suitable setting and a pace that fits your abilities; the guide is not a personalized walking prescription.
Explore slow, coordinated movement
An introduction to selected Tai Chi fundamentals, including deliberate movement and weight shifting, explained through written guidance and illustrations.
As you read: Treat this as an introduction rather than a complete Tai Chi course or supervised balance program.
Make space for movement breaks
Ideas for exploring brief mobility breaks around desk-based time, with explanations designed to be revisited when planning a working day.
As you read: Use a clear, suitable space and avoid forcing a movement that feels uncomfortable.
Getting started: an introduction to reading the instructions and choosing activities with your own circumstances in mind.
Sample routines: examples of how selected movements can be organized into a session. They provide general guidance, not an individualized exercise program.
A reusable weekly template: a simple page included in the ebook for writing down your intended activities.
See how to use the guide