First published 2020
Obesity and diabetes rates climb in industrialized countries as people live increasingly sedentary lives. The standard prescription is exercise, but most people fail to maintain fitness routines despite their best efforts. Lieberman draws on more than ten years of research to argue that humans developed as physically active creatures, but not as exercisers in the modern sense. He uses evolutionary biology and anthropology to examine how physical activity supports health while dismantling common beliefs about sitting, speed, strength, and endurance. The book explains why traditional exercise advice often fails and offers practical guidance for incorporating more movement into contemporary life. Lieberman provides readers with science-based strategies to overcome the mismatch between our evolved bodies and modern environments.
Genres: science, non-fiction, health, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informative
440 pages · Hardcover · Allen Lane