Unbreakable - by Vonda Wright (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power--this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond.

Strong skeletal muscle drives healthy longevity yet too often women in particular neglect this important measure of fitness. Indeed, more than 70% of women experience musculoskeletal symptoms like joint pain, muscle loss, and reduced bone density as they enter perimenopause and menopause. These symptoms--what Dr. Vonda Wright refers to as the "musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause"--can often set us up for osteoporosis, osteopenia, broken bones, increasingly limited mobility, and reduced independence later in life. That trend stops now. Unbreakable outlines a new and direct path to protecting ourselves against this too-common fate.

Drawing on her decades of experience as a pioneering orthopedic surgeon helping women at all fitness levels to repair their bones and regain strength, Dr. Wright gives clear action steps to shield us from the timebombs of aging in four critical categories:

Exercise Pinpointing the right combination of cardio and resistance training for you to aid in tissue regeneration and improve metabolic function.
Nutrition What to eat to extinguish inflammation, repopulate your gut biome, and support strong bones and muscle growth.
Lifestyle How to manage chronic stress, get more restorative sleep, and turn down systemic inflammation in your daily life.
Supplements What to take to target the elimination of "zombie cells" and improve your cell function.

Including a six-week, master exercise protocol to jumpstart skeletal and muscular strength, critical information about baseline blood and mobility tests that will help you understand your current health state, and twenty easy, anti-inflammatory recipes, Unbreakable is an invaluable guide to adding more vibrantly healthy life to your years.

Review Quotes

"Building muscle and bone are what I like to call my nursing home avoidance plan. There is no better mentor in this important work than Dr. Vonda Wright. Unbreakable is an invaluable guide--it'll help you add strength, vitality, and independence to your years."--Mary Claire Haver, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause

"Unbreakable illuminates the path to enduring strength and vitality for women navigating menopause and beyond. With a harmonious blend of scientific insight and soulful guidance, Dr. Wright offers actionable strategies in nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and supplementation to fortify the body against the challenges of aging. This empowering guide serves as a beacon for women aspiring to age with resilience, confidence, and grace."--Kristen Holmes, PhD, VP, Director of Performance Science, Whoop

"Dr. Vonda Wright lives and breathes the same strategies for aging well that she gives her patients. Read Unbreakable and become the beneficiary of that guidance, too. It gives you the tools to take control of how your body ages so that old age doesn't take control of you."--Stacy Sims, PhD, author of Roar and Next Level

"Unbreakable shines a new light on aging. With empathy, hard science, and years of clinical experience, Dr. Wright offers a unique perspective on the inevitable head winds facing all women and tactical advice that is truly accessible to everyone."--Jeremy London, MD

About the Author

Dr. Vonda Wright is a double-board certified orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on human performance, longevity, and women's health. The founding director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes (PRIMA), she has served as a physician for athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, Georgia State, the Pittsburgh and Atlanta Ballet, World Rugby, and the PGA. A highly sought after media expert, she has been featured on the Diary of a CEO, Jay Shetty, and Mel Robbins podcasts as well as the Today show, the Dr. Oz show, and in top publications including The New York Times, USA Today, and the Observer. She has authored five books, including Fitness After 40 and Guide to THRIVE. She lives with her husband, a retired two-time Stanley Cup champion, near Orlando, Florida.