Cover of the book Functional Aging by Maxim Bublovskiy

What If Aging Isn't the Whole Story?

We tend to accept that getting older means becoming weaker, stiffer, and less coordinated. But what if some of the physical abilities we lose aren't disappearing simply because we're aging? Why can two people of the same age have completely different movement capabilities? Why doesn't having stronger muscles always mean moving better? And why do familiar movements sometimes become increasingly difficult without us even noticing? Functional Aging explores the fascinating relationship between the brain, muscles, and movement, challenging conventional assumptions about physical aging. Along the way, you'll discover two concepts I introduce: Movement Pollution and Movement Substitution. What exactly do these terms mean, how do they develop, and what might they reveal about the way we use our bodies? You'll explore these questions in detail throughout the book. Perhaps the real question isn't how old we are, but how we've learned to move throughout our lives.

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English • Español (Latinoamérica) • Português (Brasil) • हिन्दी • Русский • Français • Deutsch • Italiano One purchase gives you access to all eight editions. Simply select your preferred language from the book's content section and download the corresponding PDF. You are welcome to download multiple language versions at no additional cost.

Curriculum

1 Chapter · 8 Lessons

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Functional Aging - English Edition (PDF)

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Envejecimiento Funcional - Edición en Español (Latinoamérica) (PDF)

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      Envelhecimento Funcional - Edição em Português Brasileiro (PDF)

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      कार्यात्मक वृद्धावस्था - हिंदी संस्करण (PDF)

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Функциональное старение - Издание на русском языке (PDF)

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      Vieillissement fonctionnel - Édition française (PDF)

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      Funktionelles Altern - Deutsche Ausgabe (PDF)

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Invecchiamento Funzionale - Edizione Italiana (PDF)

About Me

Hey friends, I’m Maxim, a former Russian gymnast, gymnastics coach, and the creator of Get Gymnast Fit. With 20 years of international coaching experience, I help adults develop strength, flexibility, mobility, and body control through gymnastics-based training. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep interest in understanding how the human body works, how the nervous system organizes movement, and why our physical capabilities change over time. I wrote Functional Aging to share my knowledge, observations, and perspective on these subjects, challenge conventional assumptions about aging, and encourage you to better understand your body and the remarkable ways it adapts throughout life.

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