Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health

Synopsis

'Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Easily one of my books of the year' BILL BRYSONThe 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 industrialized 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.'Myth-busting, illuminating, brilliant - Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body' Professor ALICE ROBERTS, presenter of Our Incredible Human Journey

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

768 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780241309285

Related ISBNs:

9780241309278, 9780241503621, 9780141986364

Publisher:

Penguin Books Ltd

Date of Addition:

05/25/21

Copyrighted By:

President and Fellows of Harvard College, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, PM2001.29.1

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Science, Health, Mind and Body, Social Studies

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