Exercised [electronic resource] : The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
Lieberman, Daniel2020
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Brought to you by Penguin. 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.'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© Daniel Lieberman 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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[Place of publication not identified] : Allen Lane, 2020
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1 online resource (1 audio file)
ISBN:
9780241503621
Language:
English
BRN:
3087581