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Exercised

The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health

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Exercised

Written by: Daniel Lieberman
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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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.

©2020 Daniel Lieberman (P)2020 Penguin Audio Anthropology Biological Sciences Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Science

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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The book surprised me by capturing my attention with interesting stories, and teaching me about things I would never have known, if not for this book.

It, surprisingly, has given me a reason to exercise!

Useful and interesting

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This was an amazing book with full of practical knowledge . Very well narrated . I am pumped to exercise more from now on. I was already walking daily an hour before reading the book. But now, I’ll add some weights. This book is probably more useful than drs first one. I listened to that also on audible.

Amazing book well narrated

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This book is really good gives deep insights into physical activities and rationale behind developing the same from evolutionary and anthropological perspective.

Deep understanding

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loved the entire presentation. consice and throughly engaging, eye opening. wish we all could live by it

Must read for today's generarion

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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

the book doesn't offer any new insights

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