Exercised
The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
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Narrated by:
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Sean Runnette
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Written by:
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Daniel Lieberman
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Brought to you by Penguin.
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.
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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)
It, surprisingly, has given me a reason to exercise!
Useful and interesting
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Amazing book well narrated
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Deep understanding
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Must read for today's generarion
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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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