Description: "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"--
Review Quotes: "Stop believing the BS about getting older. In Unbreakable, Dr. Vonda Wright lays out the science that proves your best years can still be ahead. Yes, even in menopause. Yes, even with extra pounds. You can still build strength, protect your bones, fire up your energy, and boost your mental and emotional resilience. Age isn't the problem--misinformation is. This isn't hype. It's science-backed, doable, and empowering."--Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
"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