Lieberman's inquisitiveness as both a researcher and a fitful fitness adherent allows him a distinct vantage on the subject... Drawing on his expertise and knowledge of the way evolutionary forces work, [Lieberman] takes ideas that have been spun and spun again, often based on shaky information, and cracks them open... In addition to exorcising myths and detailing what kinds of exercise we're good at, as well as why these particular activities matter for our physical well-being, Lieberman also gives us permission to be kind to ourselves if we'd rather not bother... Most important, Lieberman doesn't judge those who find exercising difficult, even after knowing that they should be doing it, because exercise still isn't all that fun.--The New York Times Exercised makes important progress in the research topic for which Mr. Lieberman himself has become best known--the physiology of human running... my favorite passage of the book concerns dancing. Dance in many societies is a physical activity connected to ritual, a highly social activity with deep symbolic meaning to its participants. It reminds us that beauty, joy and rites of passage are central to human life, and that physical activity can be exuberant and ecstatic... I find Mr. Lieberman's voice of moderation to be welcome in a world where barefoot running and paleo diets have become fads... Instead of looking to a mythological view of our evolutionary past, we should be looking around us at a broader array of real humans, all of them moving--happily--through their lives. Getting Exercised is a start.--The Wall Street Journal Riveting... Highly appealing... Lieberman begins a process of myth-busting about exercise... An irresistible aspect of Exercised is Lieberman's firm stance that no shame or stigma be attached to those who find it challenging to sustain an exercise program... Another exceptionally informative part of the book discusses the damage-and-repair cycle brought on by exercise. Lieberman explains more clearly than I've ever read what exercise does to the body, and how the body then begins to repair itself afterwards... Lieberman makes a superb guide for anyone wishing to understand why it can be hard to commit to exercising, and why we should do it anyway.--NPRLieberman's clarity never wavers... His answers to physiological questions... inspire... The science beneath his arguments is revelatory, with thrilling implications for evolutionary biology. Written in a brisk prose, with ample graphs, Exercised is an excellent compendium on the broad medical advantages of exercise and a roadmap out of our pandemic to better health.--The Boston GlobeEntertaining and informative...The book is full of helpful tips... conveyed in a humorous and sympathetic style.--The Guardian"Persuasive... Refreshing... [Lieberman's] illuminating and frequently humorous work will delight fitness mavens and make those pesky workout sessions more rewarding for everyone else.--Publishers WeeklyBrilliant...This makes for captivating reading.--Booklist [starred review]A good choice for those seeking a macro view of the history of movement... In appealing, accessible language, the author tells interesting stories.--Kirkus Lieberman writes in a clear, approachable style, even when explaining complex research and concepts. --Library Journal"Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Daniel Lieberman strikes a perfect balance of scholarship, wit, and enthusiasm for his subject. This is easily one of my favorite books of the year."--Bill Bryson, New York Times best-selling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body "Mythbusting, illuminating, brilliant - Daniel Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body"--Alice Roberts, presenter of Our Incredible Human Journey"Were we born to run, to walk, or to sit on a couch? One of our leading human biologists takes us through millions of years of evolution and diverse cultures around the planet to give us surprising, yet si
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- Editorial: Vintage
- Autor: Lieberman, Daniel
