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Book Synopsis: Now in paperback. The bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we should exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement.
Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it's a chore. But, as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn't have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy.
Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, ethnographies, and philosophers. She shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery--and why it is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
McGonigal tells the stories of people who have found fulfillment and belonging through running, walking, dancing, swimming, weightlifting, and more, with examples that span the globe, from Tanzania, where one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes on the planet live, to a dance class at Juilliard for people with Parkinson's disease, to the streets of London, where volunteers combine fitness and community service, to races in the remote wilderness, where athletes push the limits of what a human can endure. Along the way, McGonigal paints a portrait of human nature that highlights our capacity for hope, cooperation, and self-transcendence.
The result is a revolutionary narrative that goes beyond familiar arguments in favor of exercise, to illustrate why movement is integral to both our happiness and our humanity. Readers will learn what they can do in their own lives and communities to harness the power of movement to create happiness, meaning, and connection.
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Are you tired of thinking about exercise as a chore? Introducing "The Joy of Movement", a surprising science-based book that will change the way you look at exercise forever. Written by bestselling author Kelly McGonigal, this book doesn't just tell you why you should exercise, but instead shows you how to fall in love with movement. With her unique blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal reveals how exercise can be a source of joy and how it is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery.
In "The Joy of Movement", McGonigal takes you on a journey through insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology. She shares captivating stories of individuals who have found fulfillment and belonging through various forms of movement, such as running, walking, dancing, swimming, and weightlifting. From a dance class at Juilliard for people with Parkinson's disease to races in the remote wilderness, McGonigal demonstrates the power of movement to transform lives.
But "The Joy of Movement" is more than just another book about exercise. It is a revolutionary narrative that breaks free from the traditional arguments and explores the profound connection between movement and our happiness, hope, connection, and courage. McGonigal highlights our capacity for hope, cooperation, and self-transcendence, and reveals why movement is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Ready to harness the power of movement in your own life? "The Joy of Movement" provides practical advice and inspiration on how you can incorporate movement into your daily routine to create happiness, meaning, and connection. Whether you're looking for motivation to start exercising or seeking to deepen your understanding of the profound impact movement can have on your well-being, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on this transformative experience. Discover the joy of movement today with "The Joy of Movement"!
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