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Exercised
- The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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The myth-busting science behind our modern attitudes to exercise: what our bodies really need, why it matters and its effects on health and wellbeing.
In industrialised nations, our sedentary lifestyles have contributed to skyrocketing rates of obesity and diseases like diabetes. A key remedy, we are told, is exercise - voluntary physical activity for the sake of health. However, most of us struggle to stay fit, and our attitudes to exercise are plagued by misconceptions, finger-pointing and anxiety.
But, as Daniel Lieberman shows in Exercised, the first book of its kind by a leading scientific expert, we never evolved to exercise.
We are hardwired for moderate exertion throughout each day, not triathlons or treadmills. Drawing on over a decade of high-level scientific research and eye-opening insights from evolutionary biology and anthropology, Lieberman explains precisely how exercise can promote health; debunks persistent myths about sitting, speed, strength and endurance; and points the way towards more enjoyable and physically active living in the modern world.
Critic Reviews
"Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Easily one of my books of the year." (Bill Bryson)
"Myth-busting, illuminating, brilliant - Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body." (Professor Alice Roberts, presenter of Our Incredible Human Journey)
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- Pawan Prabhat
- 19-06-23
Too much data but fully worth it
A great book to learn about exercise. It reinforces the idea of exercise and debunks many myths.
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- Sheethal Nanjunda Murthy
- 08-06-23
Good book to start understanding how exercise is important for everyone
It was a little lengthy but may be we can make small notes n revisit when we want to know about something specific
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- Anonymous User
- 21-05-23
Good but repetitive
Although it is informative, it is quite repetitive and a little academic focused. It would have been better if it were more concise and structured.
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- Ganti Somasekhar
- 05-05-23
Excellent book
very insightful, science and experience based book.
good narration.
importance of all types of exercise explained clearly with all associated benefits without too much hype
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- Sav
- 05-09-22
A must read for every human
An absolutely fabulous book. An academic compilation of studies, personal experiments and experiences of the writer. Truly an enlightening experience. I feel like this book should be a compulsion in every high school around the world
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- Vinayak A
- 02-01-22
the book doesn't offer any new insights
the regular guideline of 150hrs/week of moderate (or half that of intense, or combination) along with weight training is emphasized
some myths regarding exercise are dispelled (chief among them that running hurts knees)
otherwise an evolutionary basis of why exercise helps is given, it fascinates a bit but otherwise doesn't add much more to any actionable knowledge
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- Anon
- 24-09-21
Must read for today's generarion
loved the entire presentation. consice and throughly engaging, eye opening. wish we all could live by it
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- DEEPAK SHENOY
- 19-09-21
Deep understanding
This book is really good gives deep insights into physical activities and rationale behind developing the same from evolutionary and anthropological perspective.
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