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Exercised

The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health

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Exercised

By: Daniel Lieberman
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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.

©2020 Daniel Lieberman (P)2020 Penguin Audio Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Physical Exercise Health Nutrition Healthy Diet

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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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brilliant from start to finish highly recommend this book and author. will look out his other published material

exercise

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Extremely informative and well worth a read or listen. Some eye opening information and great stories.

Excellent Listen

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Straight talking, evidence based story. The author comes across as a good guy, doesn't bombard you with stats and let's it all sink in. Thanks for the great book!

You wish this guy was your tutor

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A rigorous review of the history, benefits, drawbacks and science behind exercising for leisure and health, presented in a very readable and engaging style. The narration by Sean Runnette is spot on.

Excellent

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easy to listen. very informative and educational. explains everything you would want to know about exercise and ancestors

amazing book.

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Carefully and thoroughly argued. Thoughtfully conveyed. Really enjoyed the whole book. Not one chapter left me without a feeling that I’d heard something important and worthwhile.

Quite brilliant!

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Think the knowledge of LDL and HDLis out of date but the comparisons to hunter gather societies certainly clarifies the fads of the fitnesses industry and their lack of basic science as a base.

Very interesting

Like the common sense approach and comparison to hunter gathers

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good narrator and funny stories along with enjoy science to make it very credible

informative and entertaining. I have learned a lot

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Excellent book, a great educational listen. The book was read very well and I was impressed by the content

Great book

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Enjoyed listening this book and I want more books from this author on different subjects. Thank you

Great book

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