Exercised
The Science of Physical Activity, Rest and Health
(Author) Daniel LiebermanIn 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.
Daniel Lieberman
Daniel Lieberman is an American paleoanthropologist and professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University. He is best known for his research on the evolution of the human body, particularly in relation to endurance running and the biomechanics of barefoot running. Lieberman's work has had a significant impact on our understanding of how humans have evolved to be the way they are today.
One of Lieberman's most famous works is his book "The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease," in which he explores how our evolutionary past influences our health and well-being in the modern world. His writing style is clear and accessible, making complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience. Lieberman's contributions to the field of human evolutionary biology have helped shape our understanding of the human body and its adaptations over time.
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