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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: The euphoria from exertion is an ancient drive that helps us persist, flourish, and bond together socially.
Chapter 3: The human brain can become hooked on exercise in ways that mirror drug addiction, yet yield far more beneficial results for health.
Chapter 4: Humans are wired to find joy in synchronized physical movement.
Chapter 5: Music acts like performance-enhancing medicine.
Chapter 6: Exercise can profoundly transform our perception of ourselves.
Chapter 7: Green exercise taps into our ancient urge to deeply connect with nature.
Chapter 8: Enduring physical trials builds mental strength.
Description
The Joy of Movement (2019) makes an inspired and highly original case for exercise. Drawing on the latest insights from biology, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, author Kelly McGonigal sets out to show us that the benefits of exercise go far beyond improving our physical health. With hard science and real-life anecdotes, she illustrates how movement brings us hope, meaning, and connection – and explains how everyone can harness its positive powers.
Who Should Listen
- Couch potatoes looking for motivation to get moving
- Gym rats, compulsive runners, and other exercise enthusiasts
- Philanthropists interested in human evolution, biology, and psychology