Figure out the joy of movement in the science-based book by bestselling author Kelly McGonigal. This work goes beyond telling the benefits of exercise and shows how to fall in love with movement, transforming it from a chore to a source of joy.
McGonigal expertly combines insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology with engaging storytelling. Learn how movement is connected to fundamental human joys such as self-expression, social connection, and mastery, and how it serves as a potent remedy for modern epidemics like depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
Explore stories of individuals who have found fulfillment through various activities, like running, walking, dancing, swimming, and weightlifting. The examples span the globe, from Tanzania’s hunter-gatherer tribes to a Juilliard dance class for Parkinson’s patients, and from volunteer fitness initiatives in London to remote wilderness races.
McGonigal paints a portrait of human nature that emphasizes hope, cooperation, and self-transcendence, offering a groundbreaking narrative that demonstrates the importance of movement for happiness and humanity. Learn how to harness the power of movement in your life and community to create happiness, meaning, and connection.
