Awesome After Forty - by Cliff Harvey & Darren Ellis (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

For many people over forty, life is a frustrating cycle of high stress, time pressure, and the belief that physical decline is an inevitable part of aging.

Awesome After Forty is the powerful counter-narrative.

This is not about recapturing youth; it's a practical, science-backed charter for building lasting resilience and function.

Authors Cliff Harvey, PhD, and Darren Ellis, MSc, reject the "fitness-industrial complex" of gruelling, soul-crushing workouts. Instead, they deliver a brilliant handbook of time-tested, easy-to-apply methods designed for real life.

Inside, readers will discover a sustainable, less-is-more approach covering:

• The 'Minimum Effective Dose' of training to build strength efficiently.
• Nutrition strategies that focus on 'autoregulation' rather than obsessive tracking.
• How to master the often-overlooked pillars of sleep and stress management.
• Practical, corrective exercises for everyday aches, pains, and postural issues.

Drawing on decades of in-the-trenches coaching and academic expertise, Awesome After Forty is the definitive guide for anyone ready to redefine what's possible in their next chapter.

Review Quotes

Cliff and Daz focus on building lasting resilience and function. They cover the essentials: strength, real food nutrition, and the often-overlooked pillars of sleep and stress. With down-to-earth advice, this book gives everyone the tools to keep performing well and enjoying life for decades to come. - Dr Mikki Williden

I've known Daz for nearly 20 years. Under his guidance, I became fitter, stronger, and mentally tougher than at any other point in my athletic career, even as an ageing athlete. This book gives you a glimpse of the guy we've all been lucky to learn from. - Jenny May Clarkson

This book is a genuinely helpful guide for anyone wanting to stay fit, healthy, and energised beyond forty. The insights are practical, grounded in real experience and science, and delivered with honesty and warmth. It's a refreshing take on what it means to age well. - Scott Gooding

Cliff and Darren have pooled years of knowledge and experience to create a brilliant handbook for anyone wanting to achieve optimal health as they age. Full of practical health info and instruction that is informed by the most current science. Such a great book. - Art Green