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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: We didn’t evolve to exercise.
Chapter 3: We don’t all need eight hours’ sleep.
Chapter 4: We didn’t evolve to be naturally brawny.
Chapter 5: Walking does have a role to play in weight loss.
Chapter 6: Running doesn’t have to lead to injuries.
Chapter 7: We need to stay active as we age.
Chapter 8: If we want to exercise more, we need to make it as fun and necessary as possible.
Description
Exercised (2020) is a cutting-edge account of physical activity, rest, and human health. Drawing on groundbreaking research in the fields of exercise science, evolutionary theory, and anthropology, it presents a unique account of the human body’s needs and abilities.
Who Should Listen
- Fitness fanatics interested in a broader view of health and exercise
- Exercise-avoiders seeking to change their ways for good
- Amateur anthropologists and armchair doctors