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“Mind Your Movement” provides easily applicable tips and client stories from author Laura Dow’s 20 years of experience as an award-winning fitness professional working with older adults. Learn how to move your body better as you age.

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About Laura

Laura Dow has worked with older adults for more than 20 years providing fitness training and yoga instruction in a variety of fitness settings including commercial health clubs, yoga studios and continuing care retirement communities.

She created her award-winning company, “Stiff To Fit”, specifically to address how to stay active as we age. Her book, “Mind Your Movement” is a continuation of her work, offering easily understood, actionable tips to help readers add more movement to their lives.

Ms. Dow lives in Northern Virginia.

Gail McMeekin,

An ideal handbook, comprehensive and well thought out

Gail McMeekin, LICSW, career & creativity coach and author

Understand why increased awareness of your mind will help you succeed in moving better. Like a trusted friend, “Mind Your Movement” supports and encourages you.

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“Laura offers foundational wisdom to anyone who is ready (or almost ready) to get more engaged with the body and enjoy the whole-life benefits of moving more mindfully and moving more consistently.”

— Nicole M. Seitz, Psychotherapist

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A Q&A About The Book’s Best Advice

On the eve of publishing her book, “Mind Your Movement”, Laura Dow sat for an interview that covered some of the book’s main points, including get started moving now/doing something you can do right away, and then tailor your activity to include a bit more as you progress.

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There are, as we said, a lot of books out there. And there’s a ton of social media advice for people who want to stay in shape and get back into shape. What is your book giving readers that perhaps isn’t out there?

Yes, you’re absolutely right. The field is just inundated with information. And one of the charms, if I may say it like that, of this book is that it’s very common sense. Again, it’s based on 20 years of working primarily with women over the age of 50, all the way up to 103. And a 50-year-old is not going to exercise the way a 103-year-old exercises and vice versa.

So, any movement routine must be very adaptable, which means that you start with basics. When I work with a woman in that any age category, I ask what she is able to do now? What does she have trouble with? I always try to start from success rather than starting with something that maybe a 30-year-old woman could do, like a burpee, that a 65-year-old woman doesn’t want any part of.

Gail McMeekin

“Laura Dow has written an ideal handbook to help adults move from feeling stiff and out of shape to achieving fitness, well-being, strength, and optimal health. Her model is comprehensive and well thought out and she walks you through the stages to getting strong and fortifying your body, mind, and spirit, one step at a time. Unlike many exercise programs, Laura has created a targeted roadmap to wellness that features building blocks that will not overwhelm you, but instead are simple steps that propel you to strength, wellbeing, and a profound feeling of truly being fit.”

Gail McMeekin, LICSW, career and creativity coach and author of multiple books including “The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women.”

Susan Cherney

“This book spoke right to the heart of the matter – YES, our aging bodies can still move! All you need to do is read this book to gain the motivation, intention and mindset to get going beginning today. The frankness and practicality of this book is a testament to Laura’s skill, heart and mind in working with her older clients. I am one. And have been her devoted client for many of my senior years. This book is a necessary roadmap for any senior adult who wants to get moving again and get FIT! No matter what your age is.”

Susan Cherney

Mary Ann D

“I thought I knew quite a bit about the human body, specifically my own, since I have been physically active most of my life and have a medical background. However, after reading this enlightening book, I realized I had forgotten the basics that can lead to a healthy lifestyle and help with aging. Laura provides simple exercises, along with illustrations of correct body mechanics that are absolutely needed for an improved body, as well as an improved mental attitude. Particularly, the sections on correct posture, ability to balance to help reduce the risk of a fall, and different breathing techniques to deal with life were so illuminating to me! I had forgotten those basics that are necessary to have a healthy body and mind. I highly recommend this book to those wanting to learn how to begin to improve their lifestyles and to “athletes” who need to refresh their memories on the basics of healthy living.”

Mary Ann D, R.N., Assistant Director for Health (retired)

Valeria L

"Mind Your Movement'' is an absolute gem for anyone looking to improve senior mobility. As a woman in my early 30s, I found it incredibly valuable not only for preparing for my own future but also for my role as a caregiver. The exercises are easy to follow, with clear instructions and helpful illustrations. I particularly loved the balance exercises—they're practical and safe, making a real difference in preventing falls.

The holistic approach, covering not just physical fitness but also mental well-being and nutrition, makes this book a standout. It's inspiring to read the personal stories and see how others have benefited.

I highly recommend "Mind Your Movement" to anyone in the senior community, those caring for older adults, or anyone looking to prepare for a healthy future. It's practical, encouraging, and full of valuable tips!

Valeria L., Small Business Coach

Martha S

Well-written, inviting and pleasurable, “Mind Your Movement” immediately engaged my attention and is a wonderful reframe of what is often a preachy, threatening topic-EXERCISE!

By reading this book, I realized my body is not getting as much attention as my mind and spirit during my daily life. I appreciate the author’s acknowledgement of accepting wherever the reader is at with their fitness level as well as the client vignettes and the author’s own story which were easy to identify with and relatable.

Martha S., Founder & Owner, Hearts & Hands Reiki

Movement Is Life SO LET’S GET MOVING!

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