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Keep Moving: Lessons on Staying Young in Mind and Body from India’s Fittest Family
What is the secret to lifelong fitness? How does one stay fresh, agile and open to new challenges, in body and mind, at every age?
To find answers to these questions, this book traces the journeys of three remarkable individuals – Usha Soman, 84, her son, Milind Soman, 58, and his wife, Ankita Konwar, 32, who arguably make up India’s first family of fitness.
Told with rare candour in their own voices, Usha, Milind and Ankita’s stories of the very different paths they took to find what works for each of them – in terms of food, exercise or dealing with physical and mental challenges – demonstrate their deeply held when it comes to your body, you are the only expert.
Steering clear of quick fixes and generic diet and fitness regimens, they urge each of us to do as they have done – go inwards to find our own unique motivations for well-being, before we align our lifestyles to achieve it.
Brilliantly narrated by gifted storyteller Roopa Pai, and packed with authentic, lived insights, this is a health and fitness book like no other.
To find answers to these questions, this book traces the journeys of three remarkable individuals – Usha Soman, 84, her son, Milind Soman, 58, and his wife, Ankita Konwar, 32, who arguably make up India’s first family of fitness.
Told with rare candour in their own voices, Usha, Milind and Ankita’s stories of the very different paths they took to find what works for each of them – in terms of food, exercise or dealing with physical and mental challenges – demonstrate their deeply held when it comes to your body, you are the only expert.
Steering clear of quick fixes and generic diet and fitness regimens, they urge each of us to do as they have done – go inwards to find our own unique motivations for well-being, before we align our lifestyles to achieve it.
Brilliantly narrated by gifted storyteller Roopa Pai, and packed with authentic, lived insights, this is a health and fitness book like no other.
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141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2024
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August 5, 2024
I picked up this book while browsing through crossword. I noticed Milind's photo and immediately picked it up. This was a great read. I would highly recommend this to everyone as a must read.
Milind and his family describe their life experiences and what they learnt out of it. How they got into staying fit, what challenges they faced and what worked for them. This is exactly the kind of things that I feel books are about. They allow you to get a feel of someone else's life. And in the process you learn something about your own.
When Milind describes his chilhood it sounded somewhat similar to mine. Just like him I too used to run around and play a lot by myself. Growing up I too faced bullying. However, my life took a different turn due to various other traumas that I had to face. I've spent more than 2 decades recovering from the childhood and have made excellent progress that I'm proud of! But when I read Milind's life I felt that maybe my life would have been similiar in some other universe (the internal one I mean).
Milind is deeply introspective, and honest about his opinions. I felt a lot of respect for him as I read along because his logical thinking can override pain. Maybe I too can develop this skill to the extent that he has developed.
I of course learnt how important physical activity is (as you can guess from the book's title). But there's a lot of experiences / information on their lives and what makes them realize that it's important to "Keep moving". It's their experiences and what they learn at different stages that is what hooked me to the book. Which is why I need to comment on the book's cover.
The book's title isn't salesy enough. It's what a scientist would tag his journal. A very accurate theme of the book. But what draws a person to read a book is to read the title which tells a little bit but also feels unknown in some ways as well. When we call a book "Keep moving" the unknown is gone because we've all heard a lot about why it's important to be healthy and we just shrug it off. Then what remains is this famous guy that we don't know. Instead, I feel a better title would have been "the Soman Mantra" or "Soman Sutra" (which is mentioned in the book BTW). This tells you that they're going to share some experiences but at the same time keeping some mystery behind the title.
When Milind and his family share their struggles they don't hide behind sugar-coatings or try to project an image. You can make out they are revealing their experiences / opinions very honestly. There's really a lot of experiences and learnings shared in the book.
Just like Milind's favorite food has been ghee fried khichidi, mine has been rice/dal/lemon from my childhood. And for me these kind of little things are a hope for me in life. There - through this book - is another person - who is similar to me. I see a part of myself in him. And to me it's inspiring how logical his thinking is.
Based on certain questions that Milind asks, I was able to determine that Gym isn't really the right fit for me. I have some other ideas on how I can keep fit. In the process of answering his questions I feel it's changed the direction I'll be heading in order to keep fit (not running for me).
This book is filled with a lot of insights and I would like to read it again in future. I would highly recommend it to everyone I know because fitness and life-experiences are universal to us all.
Milind and his family describe their life experiences and what they learnt out of it. How they got into staying fit, what challenges they faced and what worked for them. This is exactly the kind of things that I feel books are about. They allow you to get a feel of someone else's life. And in the process you learn something about your own.
When Milind describes his chilhood it sounded somewhat similar to mine. Just like him I too used to run around and play a lot by myself. Growing up I too faced bullying. However, my life took a different turn due to various other traumas that I had to face. I've spent more than 2 decades recovering from the childhood and have made excellent progress that I'm proud of! But when I read Milind's life I felt that maybe my life would have been similiar in some other universe (the internal one I mean).
Milind is deeply introspective, and honest about his opinions. I felt a lot of respect for him as I read along because his logical thinking can override pain. Maybe I too can develop this skill to the extent that he has developed.
I of course learnt how important physical activity is (as you can guess from the book's title). But there's a lot of experiences / information on their lives and what makes them realize that it's important to "Keep moving". It's their experiences and what they learn at different stages that is what hooked me to the book. Which is why I need to comment on the book's cover.
The book's title isn't salesy enough. It's what a scientist would tag his journal. A very accurate theme of the book. But what draws a person to read a book is to read the title which tells a little bit but also feels unknown in some ways as well. When we call a book "Keep moving" the unknown is gone because we've all heard a lot about why it's important to be healthy and we just shrug it off. Then what remains is this famous guy that we don't know. Instead, I feel a better title would have been "the Soman Mantra" or "Soman Sutra" (which is mentioned in the book BTW). This tells you that they're going to share some experiences but at the same time keeping some mystery behind the title.
When Milind and his family share their struggles they don't hide behind sugar-coatings or try to project an image. You can make out they are revealing their experiences / opinions very honestly. There's really a lot of experiences and learnings shared in the book.
Just like Milind's favorite food has been ghee fried khichidi, mine has been rice/dal/lemon from my childhood. And for me these kind of little things are a hope for me in life. There - through this book - is another person - who is similar to me. I see a part of myself in him. And to me it's inspiring how logical his thinking is.
Based on certain questions that Milind asks, I was able to determine that Gym isn't really the right fit for me. I have some other ideas on how I can keep fit. In the process of answering his questions I feel it's changed the direction I'll be heading in order to keep fit (not running for me).
This book is filled with a lot of insights and I would like to read it again in future. I would highly recommend it to everyone I know because fitness and life-experiences are universal to us all.
April 22, 2025
More than Milind Soman, I was interested in reading his mothers journey. She is a strong woman and raised a strong man. Great book.
July 8, 2024
Never imagined the book to be so involving and interesting to read through..
#Must read.
#Must read.
May 8, 2025
In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world where sitting for hours has become the norm, Keep Moving lands like a wake-up call. Co-authored by Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar, and Usha Soman, the book cuts through the noise of fitness trends and wellness hype. It’s not about gym selfies or fad diets—it’s about building a real, sustainable relationship with your body. Through three distinct voices across generations, the authors show that true fitness is deeply personal and achievable at any age.
The most refreshing part? The honesty. There’s no preaching or pretending here. Whether it’s Milind’s struggles with pain and bullying, Ankita’s evolving approach to well-being, or Usha’s late-blooming fitness journey, their stories are raw and relatable. Roopa Pai’s narration keeps the flow engaging, never letting the book turn into a lecture. It inspires without sounding self-righteous, making it easy to reflect on your own habits without guilt.
More than a book about movement, it’s about mindset. It encourages slowing down to ask: What do you really need? What habits truly support your life? It doesn’t offer a fixed formula—because it shouldn’t. Instead, it offers perspective, motivation, and a reminder that the best wellness plan is the one you’ll actually stick to.
3 Key Takeaways
• You don’t need a gym—just movement that fits your life.
Walking, stretching, or even dancing at home counts. What matters is staying consistent.
• Listen to your body, not the noise.
Skip trends and focus on what feels right for your physical and mental well-being.
• Age, stress, or lifestyle aren’t excuses.
There’s always a starting point. It’s never too late—or too early—to take care of yourself.
The most refreshing part? The honesty. There’s no preaching or pretending here. Whether it’s Milind’s struggles with pain and bullying, Ankita’s evolving approach to well-being, or Usha’s late-blooming fitness journey, their stories are raw and relatable. Roopa Pai’s narration keeps the flow engaging, never letting the book turn into a lecture. It inspires without sounding self-righteous, making it easy to reflect on your own habits without guilt.
More than a book about movement, it’s about mindset. It encourages slowing down to ask: What do you really need? What habits truly support your life? It doesn’t offer a fixed formula—because it shouldn’t. Instead, it offers perspective, motivation, and a reminder that the best wellness plan is the one you’ll actually stick to.
3 Key Takeaways
• You don’t need a gym—just movement that fits your life.
Walking, stretching, or even dancing at home counts. What matters is staying consistent.
• Listen to your body, not the noise.
Skip trends and focus on what feels right for your physical and mental well-being.
• Age, stress, or lifestyle aren’t excuses.
There’s always a starting point. It’s never too late—or too early—to take care of yourself.
November 23, 2025
A very engaging and practical guide on health and fitness as narrated by the Soman family:
Milind: who is familiar to most Indians as one of the nation's first supermodels and the heartthrob of many young women from the 'Made in India' music video. But what surprised me is that his initial career was swimming and he has represented the country in many events at the international level.
Usha: his 80+ year old mother who is an inspiring example of 'age is just a number' and is still so young at heart. She shares her diet and fitness mantras and the importance of 'keep moving' at any age, any stage in life.
Ankita: his much-younger wife and former air hostess, who has battled her own personal demons, and is now his companion in life and fitness journeys. She has also carved her own space as a yoga instructor.
This book has advice for anyone at any stage of their fitness journeys - not yet started/started but fallen off/ consistent/pro. Read it, absorb, start practising small, build better habits for a healthy and fulfilling life in all aspects.
#health #fitness #keepmoving
Milind: who is familiar to most Indians as one of the nation's first supermodels and the heartthrob of many young women from the 'Made in India' music video. But what surprised me is that his initial career was swimming and he has represented the country in many events at the international level.
Usha: his 80+ year old mother who is an inspiring example of 'age is just a number' and is still so young at heart. She shares her diet and fitness mantras and the importance of 'keep moving' at any age, any stage in life.
Ankita: his much-younger wife and former air hostess, who has battled her own personal demons, and is now his companion in life and fitness journeys. She has also carved her own space as a yoga instructor.
This book has advice for anyone at any stage of their fitness journeys - not yet started/started but fallen off/ consistent/pro. Read it, absorb, start practising small, build better habits for a healthy and fulfilling life in all aspects.
#health #fitness #keepmoving
December 6, 2024
Honest, straightforward, inspiring content
January 15, 2025
Quite a great read
April 1, 2025
A solid, entertaining read that one can consume for the ages.
May 3, 2025
The kind of book which fills you with energy and positivity.
It will make you put on your running shoes and step out. A book for everyone and of all ages.
It will make you put on your running shoes and step out. A book for everyone and of all ages.
July 10, 2024
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