Exercised

The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health

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Beschreibung

<p><b>'Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Easily one of my books of the year' BILL BRYSON</b><br><br><b>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. </b><br><br>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.<br><br>But, as Daniel Lieberman shows in <i><b>Exercised</b></i><b>, the first book of its kind by a leading scientific expert</b>, 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, <b>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.</b><br><br><b>'Myth-busting, illuminating, brilliant - Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body' Professor ALICE ROBERTS</b>, presenter of <i>Our Incredible Human Journey</i></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780141986364

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

198 x 132 x 30 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2021

Verlag / Hersteller

Penguin Books Ltd (UK)