Strong to Save: Your Gen X Imperative to Die Harder and Later

by David Emerson Frost

Don’t you want to be a great GenX who looks great and performs great by day and night? With sthenic strengths honed from this practical, science-backed, and sweat-based Fitness primer, you • Make your next years your best years.• Move stuff as your very good medicine.• Die harder and later – as in 7 to 10 years later - than most of your generational peers.o There is no alternative (TINA) to power up your life for those extra vital years.Cornerstone strength is that on which anything is founded. David Emerson Frost parlays his strengths developed as a champion competitor, rowing coach, and master fitness trainer to help you build your own cornerstone of a physical bank with an added 10-year warranty.As a great GenX, you can follow his guidance to move things that stand in your way, to become an Xercist who uses nature and technology as your X factors, and to celebrate Sexercise as your GenXercise.Be on the lookout for your special Flex Alerts and detailed functional exercises that are intrinsic elements of these compelling Strong to Save chapters.Who wants to die younger and easier? Strong to Save guides GenX with a trifecta of working habits to beat the “normal” aging process, counter inflammation and disease, and ensure your second-half vitality.

286 pages, Paperback

Published January 31, 2024

About the author

David E. Frost is a NFPT-certified Master Fitness Trainer, a rowing coach, champion competitor and award-winning adjunct professor. After decorated careers in the US Navy and business world, he founded Well Past Forty LLC to promote wellness and longevity. He specializes in nutrition, endurance and strength training; adapting sessions for people dealing with cancer, MS, PD, CP, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. He is a volunteer coach for veterans in Wounded Warrior & Freedom Rows projects.

David earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the US Naval Academy, and his Master of Systems Management degree from University of Southern California with a focus on human factors. He also gained post-graduate education at the Naval War College and the National Defense University. He is a national and world champion Master’s rower, which directly aligns with his fitness training. With his professional NFPT certifications, Koach Dave provides certified group, one-on-one online training sessions for athletes of all ages to add life in their years and years to their lives.

His accolades include: an Eagle Scout badge, a Technology Achievement award from Lockheed Martin Corporation, an Outstanding College Athlete of America (1975) award, Naval officer medals and commendations from our Cold War days, USNA’s Rusty Callow award, and a 2016 Distinguished Faculty award from the University of Phoenix. Hailing from Vermont, David lives in San Diego with his wife of over 40 years, Mary. He home-brews IPAs and Irish stouts, often donates blood and writes academic articles. He is the father of two and a proud grandfather. Learn more about David and his KABOOMER life’s work at https://wellpastforty.com.

Reviews

[Caleb O'Connell]

Strong to Save is an energetic, practical, and motivating guide that reframes strength training as one of the most important investments we can make for our future health and independence.

What I appreciated most is David Emerson Frost's emphasis that fitness is about far more than appearance. By focusing on strength, functional movement, and longevity, he encourages readers to think beyond short-term goals and begin building the physical foundation needed for a healthier, more capable future.

One of the book's greatest strengths is its practical approach. Drawing on decades of experience as an athlete, coach, and fitness professional, Frost combines scientific principles with real-world guidance that readers can immediately begin applying. His encouragement to "move stuff as medicine" presents exercise as a lifelong habit that benefits nearly every aspect of physical and mental well-being.

At its heart, Strong to Save is a call to take ownership of the aging process rather than surrendering to it. It reminds readers that while growing older is inevitable, becoming stronger, healthier, and more resilient remains a choice that can profoundly influence the quality of life for years to come.

An inspiring and highly practical read for Generation X and anyone committed to healthy aging, lifelong fitness, and maximizing vitality well into the future.

[Matt Jackson]

The book on Gen X is out!

Great read. The author covers a very wide array of fitness topics (exercise, body types, nutrition, sleep, and supplements) in a highly entertaining way. There is a significant focus on weight training along with numerous tips and explanations as to how to live a longer healthier life. Highly recommend!

[Dulcie]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to write a review. Strong to Save by David Emerson Frost was quite interesting. For those of you who are Gen X (me!), this breaks down exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes that are easy to make and follow to help you extend your life. Many of the exercises are suitable for both men and women. Frost uses acronyms and cliché’s to help you remember important points. At first I thought it was cheesy, but after a while it was entertaining like listening to Dad jokes. Good Dad jokes. Even if you apply some of the tips in this book, you will be healthier and happier.

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