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Exercised
- The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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 industrialised 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.
Critic Reviews
"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)
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- Ganti Somasekhar
- 05-05-23
Excellent book
very insightful, science and experience based book.
good narration.
importance of all types of exercise explained clearly with all associated benefits without too much hype
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- Sheethal Nanjunda Murthy
- 08-06-23
Good book to start understanding how exercise is important for everyone
It was a little lengthy but may be we can make small notes n revisit when we want to know about something specific
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- Sakkhar Banerjee
- 24-10-24
Inquisitive, Informative, Inspiring - MUST READ!!
Learned a LOT about Exercise - history, biological / physiological and psychological impact on health, why it is necessary (or not), how much is needed and for whom and when. This book also busted several myths around exercise.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all people who take their health and fitness seriously!!
"Move, for the sake of your Mind"
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- Vinayak A
- 02-01-22
the book doesn't offer any new insights
the regular guideline of 150hrs/week of moderate (or half that of intense, or combination) along with weight training is emphasized
some myths regarding exercise are dispelled (chief among them that running hurts knees)
otherwise an evolutionary basis of why exercise helps is given, it fascinates a bit but otherwise doesn't add much more to any actionable knowledge
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- Sav
- 05-09-22
A must read for every human
An absolutely fabulous book. An academic compilation of studies, personal experiments and experiences of the writer. Truly an enlightening experience. I feel like this book should be a compulsion in every high school around the world
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- Ankita A
- 16-07-24
Useful and interesting
The book surprised me by capturing my attention with interesting stories, and teaching me about things I would never have known, if not for this book.
It, surprisingly, has given me a reason to exercise!
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- DEEPAK SHENOY
- 19-09-21
Deep understanding
This book is really good gives deep insights into physical activities and rationale behind developing the same from evolutionary and anthropological perspective.
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- Pawan Prabhat
- 19-06-23
Too much data but fully worth it
A great book to learn about exercise. It reinforces the idea of exercise and debunks many myths.
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- chandrakumar
- 22-06-24
Amazing book well narrated
This was an amazing book with full of practical knowledge . Very well narrated . I am pumped to exercise more from now on. I was already walking daily an hour before reading the book. But now, I’ll add some weights. This book is probably more useful than drs first one. I listened to that also on audible.
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- Anon
- 24-09-21
Must read for today's generarion
loved the entire presentation. consice and throughly engaging, eye opening. wish we all could live by it
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