'Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Easily one of my books of the year' BILL BRYSON
The myth-busting science behind our modern attitudes to exercise: what our bodies really need
why it matters and its effects on health and wellbeing. In 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. 'Myth-busting illuminating
brilliant - Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body' Professor ALICE
ROBERTS presenter of Our Incredible Human Journey
