Review of Strong to Save

[Ngozi Onyibor]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Strong to Save" by David Emerson Frost.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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As we age, our body’s strength and functionality begin to decline. Performing at the same pace we did in our 20s and 30s becomes increasingly challenging. Delaying this decline as much as naturally possible is David Emerson Frost’s goal in his book Strong to Save. This practical guide offers strategies for building strength and aging gracefully through healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and more, specifically for people over forty, or Gen X.

David’s sense of humor is impressive. His light-hearted writing style, combined with well-timed dad jokes, makes the book a pleasure to read. He advocates for using movement as medicine, encouraging readers to engage in activities that build functional strength and slow the aging process as part of a “Great Gen X” lifestyle. David writes extensively on exercise, nutrition, and sleep, providing scientific and verifiable references to substantiate his views.

Most of all, I appreciate how inclusive the book is. Exercise and fitness are not one-size-fits-all, and I commend David for making the effort to point out when the needs and techniques differ for men and women. This small but significant detail indicates that the author does not treat the needs of women as an afterthought. Men and women have varying health and fitness requirements, and David acknowledges this difference.

Additionally, David’s take on pain goes against conventional advice, which I find refreshing. He views pain as useful feedback from the body and recommends responding to it in a way that differs from common approaches.

Another aspect I appreciate is the “WIFM” (What’s in it for me?) explanation method employed by the author. By providing detailed explanations of the exact impact of an exercise or nutrient, David allows readers to decide whether it’s something they want or need, rather than offering blanket recommendations like "do this because it's good for you."

That said, I do have a minor quibble. While the book contains many helpful images, I wish there were more. It would have been beneficial if all the exercises mentioned in the book included images that demonstrate the process. This would have made the book more self-contained, eliminating the need to search the internet for pictures of exercises that readers may be unfamiliar with.

In conclusion, Strong to Save achieves its goal by educating readers on how and why they can become and remain strong to save, and the editing is great as well. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. Readers interested in health, fitness, and aging gracefully will find it invaluable.

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[Kutloano Makhuvhela]

This is an important book not only for the senior citizens of the world, but even the younger people, ad they are also ageing, and they would like to know before it is too late what to do to keep healthy. Good review. I liked reading it.