Description
Book Synopsis: ‘Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Easily one of my books of the year’ BILL BRYSON
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 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
Read more
Details
Looking for a groundbreaking book that will revolutionize the way you think about exercise and your body? Look no further than "Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health." Written by renowned scientific expert Daniel Lieberman, this book dives deep into the myth-busting science behind our modern attitudes to exercise. Lieberman's research will challenge your preconceived notions about exercise, shedding light on what our bodies really need, why it matters, and its effects on health and wellbeing.
With skyrocketing rates of obesity and diseases like diabetes in today's sedentary society, exercise has become a crucial remedy. But here's the catch: we never actually evolved to exercise. That's right, our bodies are hardwired for moderate exertion throughout each day, not endless hours at the gym or on the treadmill. Lieberman draws on over a decade of high-level scientific research to explain how exercise can effectively promote health, debunking persistent myths about sitting, speed, strength, and endurance.
Don't let misconceptions, finger-pointing, or anxiety hold you back from leading a healthier lifestyle. "Exercised" will empower you with eye-opening insights from evolutionary biology and anthropology, guiding you towards a more enjoyable and physically active approach to modern living. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true science behind exercise and its impact on our bodies.
Get ready to completely change the way you think about your body with "Exercised: The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health." Order your copy today and embark on a journey towards a healthier and happier you!
Discover More Best Sellers in Historical Study & Educational Resources
Shop Historical Study & Educational Resources
Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History
Historical Study & Educational Resources - Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History
Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History
Historical Study & Educational Resources - Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
Historical Study & Educational Resources - The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
Historical Study & Educational Resources - The Adventures of the Mountain Men: True Tales of Hunting, Trapping, Fighting, Adventure, and Survival
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
Historical Study & Educational Resources - The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
National Geographic Wonders of the World: Earth's Most Awesome Places
Historical Study & Educational Resources - National Geographic Wonders of the World: Earth's Most Awesome Places
Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs
Historical Study & Educational Resources - Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs
The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World
Historical Study & Educational Resources - The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World


