Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down

by Sarah Kurchak

Frank, funny, and sympathetic, this fitness book offers realistic tips, encouragement, and dozens of activity ideas for times when exercise is the only thing that will help—and the last thing you want to do.

Exercise is the most reliable way to improve mental health. But if you're depressed, anxious, burned out, or struggling, it may feel impossible to get started, get serious, or even get up.

Written by an neurodivergent exercise professional, Work It Out busts myths about fitness while providing clear, actionable advice on how

Incorporate exercise into your daily lifeBuild an adjustable workout plan for both good and bad mental health daysShake off the messages that say you're never doing enoughSet up a workout log that motivates you in exactly the way you needCelebrate all your achievements, including getting out of bedBut also get a little exercise in bed, if that's where you are today
Work It Out meets you where you are—even if you're lying on the floor.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Health, Reference, Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Growth

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 18, 2023

About the author

Sarah Kurchak is a writer and retired pillow fighter living in Toronto, Ontario. Her work as an autistic self advocate and essayist has appeared in Hazlitt, Catapult, and the Guardian, on CBC radio, and online on Medium, Vox, and Electric Literature. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers.

Reviews

[Arianne Padilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much of my learning gets absorbed into my brain, but it doesn't always translate into doing. For example, I know all the things that would make me feel better from anxiety and depression, but I don't (can't) always do them. I feel like Sarah Kurchak really GETS that. I thought her point of view was relatable, funny, and smart.
I love that each section (from running and weight training to the importance of rest) in this book offers the caveat of "if you can't, then don't". I think I'll need to read and reread, and continue to give and get permission around these ideas to really undo all the other noise, but I love it as a jumping off point.
The concepts of 'finding the thing you'd hate the least' or 'the thing you wouldn't want to skip' are really a game changer, although not completely new. But thinking about exercise and fitness in that way or in the way that "all movement counts" is pretty powerful.
And I think my new goal is going to be to remember that the workout I know (think) I should do will never compare to the dog walk, yoga session, or dance class that I can do. (Dog walk more like "have to" do, but still, it counts!)
I think I'll continue to have a long way to go in terms of body image issues, scale numbers, and all of that crap, but I will keep trying to remember these other messages.
Highly recommend if you're relating to any of this or if you've ever had trouble with getting out of bed or finding movement that you enjoy (can tolerate). Plus her flow charts and the other extras in here could be pretty great for anyone who likes data.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the author, given what I know about her from this book. She's so understanding, so supportive, so knowledgeable.

I love that she says that everything 'counts.' Picking up the book with good intentions counts. Exercise is for health, so do what you feel improves your health, and don't do what doesn't. If you're depressed, autistic, in recovery, make the adaptations you need. She even has a list/chart of exercises we can do in bed, just as the subtitle implies.

I might try some of simple exercises and activities. And because it's only a might, because I'm not 'sold,' the book earns only three stars from me. I do apologize. Please, if you're interested, check it out; it might be perfect for you.

On youtube I want to investigate Richard Simmons' Sweating to the Oldies with Attitude, Do It Debbie's Way, Tae-Bo, and Step Reebok: The Video. Again, want to and will are two different degrees of commitment, though, for me.

I think that I, personally, need just a teensy-tiny bit more perky pushiness.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don’t have to exercise. However, this book is great you’re interested in having the *option* to do some kind of physical activity, even if “working out” doesn’t seem feasible for you and typical fitness activities such as joining a gym have never appealed to you. Rather than a list of moves or workouts (although there is one of those, the “F-it workout”), this book offers possible entry points to healthy movement for people who are depressed, anxious, or simply very tired.

Depression and fatigue are very closely interrelated for me, and I found this book incredibly validating. You deserve rest, and you deserve to move your body in a way that feels good, whether that involves pushups, short walks, or just a gentle full-body stretch in between naps. I doubt that I’ll get into a regular workout routine anytime soon, but I do feel more equipped with ideas and options for moving in a way that is responsive to how I’m feeling physically and mentally on any given day.

If you’re interested, I recommend reading the preview/introduction online — if you like that, you’ll probably like the rest of the book. I loved the writing style; it’s a great mix of humor, encouragement, and reminders to be gentle with ourselves. This isn’t a handbook for how to do specific moves, so you’ll probably need to google or watch some YouTube videos if something the author mentions piques your interest, but I found the breadth of suggestions for types of exercise and how to make them work for you to be super helpful.

[Mana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mood-boosting exercise guide for people who just want to lie down. The author points to opportunities to treat our bodies well and to work with them instead of against them, especially if we suffer from anxiety or depression and really have no motivation to do anything.

We live in a deeply flawed culture that bombards us with harmful messages about our work ethic, bodies, and health. From the moment we’re born into it, we’re told lies about ourselves and each other.

Exercise encourages new nerve cell growth and connections in the area, which could lead to more stable moods and can give you a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy.
As little as 10 to 15 minutes of moderate effort at a time can make a difference.

The book is an excellent guide and motivator. We should unlearn the harmful lessons we’ve been taught about health and build more constructive programs and more inclusive spaces for fitness.

Sarah Kurchak gives us permission and encouragement to ignore any tip, suggestion, or idea related to fitness that stands in our way.

Our goal is to feel better than we do right now. Anything that negates any improvements we’re making or makes us feel worse is officially contraindicated.

The perfect exercise is one that we will actually entertain the thought of doing. The perfect body is a breathing one.

The book is written with understanding and tenderness for all who lack motivation.

[MookNana · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can you not love a guide to movement that suggests using an amenable pet for strength training?!? This is a wonderful resource and a joy to read. It meets you where you are, whether that's ultramarathoning or maybe thinking about starting to consider getting out of bed. Truly embracing the concept that fitness is for everyone, all ideas are on the table, from traditional gym/trainer to busting out a set of curls with your grocery bags before you put them away.

I love the affirming tone. It's funny, realistic, and positive without being patronizing. Focusing on what you CAN do is such effective motivation. It does tend to get a bit text-heavy, but it's easy to pick up and put down if that does get overwhelming. I'd heartily encourage anyone to give this a read--it's full of great suggestions and models a wonderful way to think about being active.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

[Mikala]

DNF 10%. The blurb on the title was misleading for what I thought the book would contain so far. The narrative is just really angry or I guess frustrated about our society and so far the book is just commentating on the fitness industry and dismantling all of its toxic ethos. But I thought this would be more of a cozy read. And it's honestly stressing me out by reminding me how terrible our world is.
DNF as I am after more light hearted reads at the moment.

I did learn something new that I identified with about Atypical Depression and Leaden paralysis.

[Fancy Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a helpful little book. Just a good reminder that any physical movement is good for your brain. No mention of weight which I greatly appreciate. Very oriented towards spicy brains. It inspired me to buy a mini trampoline which might not collect dust.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, practical advice about how to get more motion into my life when I really just don't wanna move. The "F-it" workout plans will be my new best friends.

[rae ✌️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

listen, did this kick me into gear and actually make me want to get out of my depression hole and exercise? yeah! but was it also a self-help book and therefore bored me to tears at times? yeah!

overall this was really helpful, but due to it being kinda a slog to get through, it gets 3.5 stars.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic, accessible resource about working out that is compassionate to the stigma surrounding exercise. This is not a book about losing weight but  being healthy. Will exercise help our stupid mental health? Yeah, but the motivation is the core issue so Kurchak gives pep talks and offers exercises someone can do in bed or on the floor. She also clearly knows her stuff and gives no bs type of information on strength training, running, cardio, etc. for those ready to tackle more.

I was most surprised by the chapter on stretching which busts a myth that you must stretch before working out to avoid injury - instead dynamic stretching is okay but it's any warm-up to get you going and it's actually not good to push your muscles (with static stretching) before any warm-up. Kurchak says mostly stretching just feels good which is not nothing, but... that's pretty much it.  I felt a little let-down because stretching is my favorite, but at least I can do it more safely. 

[Bookshire Cat]

DNF at 18 %

I'm a target audience of this book as I have anxiety and depression but I really didn't like the vibe. It seems to me that it ended up being the exact opposite of what it tried to be - negative and demotivational. It spends so much time complaining about PE in schools and state of fitness industry that it took all the energy from me instead of giving me some. YMMV though.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great inspirational read if you don't know how to get started getting healthy.

[Laurla2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

-5 stars. love it.

its so validating and supportive for those of us struggling with depression and other chronic illnesses. this book is for those of us who have to fight every day just to stay alive. who some days can't get out of bed at all.

chapters:
1 - the frenemy within: why exercise is good for your brain, and why your brain is being such a pain in the ass about it.
2 - get moving: or at least get up - how to get started when you'd rather lie down.
3 - that counts: why your workout habits don't need to be as formal, consistent, extensive, or typical as you think they do.
4 - break it up: how to build a modular workout that adapts to your energy level.
5 - around the bend: why flexibility is good for more than just your schedule.
6 - the heavy stuff: carry that weight, as in your problems, but also these weights.
7 - run from your problems: getting your heart rate up without having an anxiety attack.
8 - throwing in the towel: deciding when to take a break, skip a day, or quit.

"exercise can help people who are dealing with anxiety and depression. but telling them that exercise can help? that's one of the most useless things in the history of fitness." "it also fails to understand the crux of the issue. most people who are dealing with conditions like anxiety and depression are already aware -often too aware- of the things they could or should be doing to make their lives better. but knowing what you should do, or even what you want to do, and not being able to do it is kind of a big part of the whole being anxious and depressed thing."
"the fitness industry is patrolled by a culture that prefers competition, punishment, and shame. there's a need for resources that appreciate how alienated so many people feel from fitness culture, and indeed, from their own bodies as a result of fitness culture."
"there's a desperate need for people with any authority in that realm to acknowledge how hard it is for so many of us to just try exercise, especially when people are already working so hard to STAY ALIVE." "low dopamine can make you apathetic and exhausted. people with depression might also have something called leaden paralysis, which makes your limbs feel heavy and almost impossible to move. depression can also mess with your sleeping habits and appetite, which will further drain your energy and motivation. and then it goes and tells you that you suck, you're lazy, and nothing you try ever works out anyway."
"regular movement has the potential to positively influence your mental well-being. and that movement doesn't have to be particularly demanding or time-consuming. as little as 10-15 minutes of moderate effort at a time can make a difference." "10-15 minutes of an activity that you enjoy - or at least tolerate- and can do multiple times a week for a number of weeks is going to do a hell of a lot more for you than 30 minutes of something unpleasant that you're going to struggle to keep up for any length of time."
"we live in a deeply flawed culture that bombards us with harmful messages about work ethic, bodies, and health. almost everything we can do to genuinely take better care of ourselves is gatekept by industries that exploit those messages for their own gain. and we have to navigate this toxic slurry while carrying around an enormous amount of baggage -if not outright trauma- from our past experiences with it."
"i don't know anyone who has come out of the north american physical education system unscathed. for most of us, gym was a place where teachers who may or may not have had a background in athletics, fitness, kinesiology, or health -or any interest in them- introduced us to a few sport and then threw us into endless competition. it sapped the life out of whatever enjoyment we were getting from moving our bodies as kids and injected a ton of steroids right into the ass of our teenage insecurities. few if any of the hours we spent flinging balls at or around each other were dedicated to learning how our bodies worked and why, let alone how we might do things with our bodies that actually made us feel good." "we learned that physical skills and fitness were inherent qualities we were never going to have, and any attempt to attain them would result in deserved humiliation and scrutiny." "for some people, such early experiences are enough to permanently destroy any interest they might have had in moving their bodies." "the fitness industry salts all the wounds from our formative years. or more accurately, it rips them open, pours an entire jar inside, and then shames us for our sodium consumption."
"give up on the idea of perfection. the perfect exercise is one that you will actually entertain the thought of doing. the perfect body is a breathing one anything that serves those ends is worth considering. everything else is noise. keep the information and the messages that work for you and chuck the rest."
"exercise can't help your anxiety and depression when thinking about exercise makes you more anxious and depressed." "there are times when being in my own head is worse than doing a hundred burpees, and that is still alternate theory: getting started is just plain hard. it doesn't matter how bad you feel before you get going, or how good you know you'll feel after. it doesn't matter what is one either side of the starting line. crossing it is still a herculean task."
"home exercise has plenty of practical benefits. you don't have to commute anywhere, which saves time and eliminates a potential barrier to getting started. you don't have to work up the nerve to leave your house, travel somewhere, arrive at your location, and then work out. you don't even have to get dressed if you don't want to. if you find being around a lot of other people anxiety inducing or draining, staying home can spare you the energy you'd spend. if you have sensory issues, you might find it easier to manage your needs in a smaller quieter space you have more control over. if the outside world is more likely to be a source of stress, demoralization, or plain annoyance than a source of support."
"none of the choices you're making have to be permanent. if you start something and it doesn't work out, you don't have to do it forever. you can quit. you can try other things. you can take a break and regroup. this doesn't mean you've failed or that you're starting from square one. your goal is to try to feel better and something about it wasn't doing that for you. it failed you, not the other way around. and you're not starting over either. you took those daunting first steps, and whatever you do next will be another step that builds on what you've already experienced and learned. even if that lesson is 'ugh, i'm never doing THAT again." discovering what demotivates you can be a part of figuring out what motivates you."
"what you don't have to consider is any notion of when is the 'right' time to exercise, or any of the weird ways our society moralizes early birds and romanticizes getting up at 4am to cram in a 5am cycling class before work. figuring when you have time to exercise is important, but so is figuring out when you have the energy to do it. if your answer is different from fitness norms, so be it. work out at odd hours. break your workout into smaller pieces and do little bits of it scattered throughout the day"
"the best workout is the one you can do. its the one you won't dread, because what's the sense of making yourself miserable before and during a training session when the whole purpose of doing it is to feel less bad?" "you will probably spend less time and mental energy having to psych yourself up to do your five minute log roll in bed than you would having to force yourself to do that other thing."
"on one hand, you have a hypothetical perfect workout that, for whatever reason, you can't or won't do. it takes significant time and mental energy to attempt and makes you feel like crap if you don't go through with it, which puts more pressure on any future attempts. that experience only leaves you new sources of stress and pain and little to no actual exercise. on the other hand, you have a good-enough workout that you can and probably will do. you can start and finish it with relatively little mental effort, and it might just make you feel ok about yourself when you can do it - which makes the next time a little less daunting. your brain cannot use this as proof that you fail at everything and you suck. the experience leaves you with a new exercise, has somewhere between a neutral and good impact on your life and could lead to the start of a new routine. which one sounds like the better workout?" "exercise that you can manage to do and want to do most of the time is always going to be better than an exercise you have to force yourself into, perform wrong because you're grumpy, or never do at all. you can probably find one that's a little more intensive than rolling, but so what if its not? rolling from side to side isn't going to contribute to strength, conditioning, or even mental functioning as much as doing a more intensive workout - but it will help a lot more than NOT doing one, and sometimes that's the choice at hand."
"exercise is everywhere - your workout doesn't HAVE to look like a separate activity at all. the simple act of living your life involves all sorts of movements. moving to and from places, even if just to the bathroom and back. showers. cooking. dishes. laundry. tidying. fidgeting. tossing and turning. a general flailing of limbs and cursing the universe. all these activities recruit your muscles and cardiovascular system. they all add up. they count, too."
"it's true that a single push up of any variation is not a workout. you won't wake up with bulging pecs the morning after you've done it. but that push up can be the foundation of a more enjoyable routine, and it can lead to a more rewarding relationship with physical movement." "slow progress that you can maintain and maybe even feel good about is exponentially better than pushing harder, feeling crappy, and potentially giving up."
"bust the 30 minutes a day myth. there is no magic level of gains that kick in exactly at the half hour mark. the amount of movement you do in a day isn't somehow negated if you don't hit it. doing what you can and getting 5 minutes of activity beats doing nothing because you know you cant do 30 so why bother."
"if you've ever been alienated from fitness - or your body - finding a way to move that feels pleasant and rewarding while you're doing it is a goddamned miracle."
"how hard do i have to go? the answer is maybe a little harder than you'd rather, but definitely not as hard as you fear. you want to challenge yourself, whatever that means for you today. and some days almost anything is going to feel challenging. but you don't have to work to the point of being sweaty, flushed, and jelly legged. aerobic literally means with oxygen. so anything that makes you gasp for air or makes your muscles burn with lactic acid buildup isn't aerobic exercise. and if you're exercising to feel better, there's no point in making yourself suffer. you really don't have to suffer to get a mental health boost either. the best level of effort for improving both your mental health and your cardiovascular fitness is moderate."
"mental health isn't muscle fiber. if something makes a bunch of tiny tears in it, there's absolutely no guarantee that they'll heal. you're just as likely to end up even more exhausted and demoralized. (and even if it could make you stronger, why on earth should anyone have to suffer to experience the good things in life?)"
"rest is hard though. the world keeps telling us rest is bad. most people discourage you from resting at all. directly and indirectly, we're told that we need to work hard and train hard. and somehow we're supposed to play hard in the few free seconds we might have at the end of the day. we're told rest is bad. lazy. selfish. boring. you'd have to be superhuman to tune it all out."
"discomfort can be a normal part of exercise. pain is not. and while annoying fitness sloganeering will try to tell you that pain is temporary and a sign of weakness leaving your body, the truth is that pain is a sign that something is wrong. and if you don't pay attention to pain, that something could turn into a long term issue that interferes with your quality of life."
"nothing has ever left me as physically and mentally drained as the simple act of staying alive. so if you're reading this, you're already doing the hardest workout imaginable."

[Cindy (BKind2Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you a fitness buff?
Always on the lookout for great fitness trends?
A gym rat or Peloton addict?

This may not be the book for you.

However, if you're fitness-challenged, or cannot find the mental stamina to get started working out, or think that what you're able to do might not be enough, then you need to read on. Kurchak puts together an easy to read AND implement plan for working activity and exercise into your life, no matter the mental or physical obstacles. She encourages readers to use what works and not worry about the rest. She acknowledges the roadblocks to fitness and gives workouts and tips for anyone, including those who can't hardly find the mental energy to get out of bed, much less run around the block or pump iron. A refreshing change from all those gung-ho, all-in, no-pain-no gain plans.

My favorite quote:

The best workout is one you can do...a good-enough workout that you can and probably will do...it might just make you feel OK about yourself when you can do it - which makes the next time a little less daunting.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quirk Publishing for the ARC.

[Tyler Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This is the only exercise book I’ve read that I’d actually recommend to others! Written by an autistic author living with anxiety and depression - Kurchak provides kind, judgment-free encouragement, accessible exercise tips and movements (including ones you can do without leaving bed), and a deconstruction of typical ableist exercise myths like “no pain, no gain”, “go big or go home”, etc., with a frankness and humor that I found incredibly refreshing. Highly recommend!

[Kate Henderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

The premise of this book sounded right up my street.
However, the actual book was a bit of a let down.

I'm definitely not an exercise expert, but a lot of this book was just common sense. I didn't learn anything new from it, and I don't think it needed to be written.

I'm feeling a bit lost as to what I was supposed to think and feel from reading this book - nothing special - nothing new!

[Luna Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things I liked about this book:
- Is both hands on and hands off. The author includes flow charts and simple workout routines for when you don't know where to start, but also gives you the advice to make your own routines if you want to.
- Approaches fitness and working out without focusing on body image, losing weight, or calories. I am am coming back to working out after years of disordered eating and workouts as a punishment to control my body. This book does mention body image issue and gym bros, but mainly focuses on working out as a way to improve mood.
- Sarah has been a fitness coach, so she has both experience and science to back up what she is saying. I found the chapter about stretching especially informative! A lot of what we understand about the body and working out has changed from what I learned in PE and Health classes growing up.
- Book has information for both people who want to workout in a gym setting or at home. It isn't in my budget to join a gym anytime soon, so I skipped over those parts to not overwhelm myself. Not a lot of fitness books treat working out at home the same as going to the gym, so it's nice that this book gives good attention to both of them.

If you are already a fitness buff and looking to learn more about how working out can affect your mood, this probably isn't the book for you. While the book does contain that information, a lot of the focus is introducing working out to people who have little or no experience with it. I have some experience with working out, so some information was stuff I already knew. I liked this book because it helped me reframe how I think about working out affects me and my body. I have been working out more often and noticing the changes to how my moods feel afterwards rather than just focusing on my body.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was hoping for the exercise equivalent How to Keep House While Drowning, though to be honest, I find it a lot harder to find motivation to exercise than clean. I like an organized space, but I could give a shit if I've done some HIIT for the day. It was good in encouraging breaking things down into the smallest manageable chunks -- what if I just did five minutes to start? That said, in many ways it was more detailed, specific plans than I needed, but that's really more of an expectation mismatch on my part, so 3.5/5 rounded up.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neurodivergent friendly exercise book that takes away shame and shoulds from movement, by an autistic author. I like the pull out "If it's heavy, it's a weight." Squat with your pet, row your groceries, hammer curl your cocktail/mocktail, bench press your weighted blanket. I also like the recommendation to look at YouTube and do videos like Do It Debbie's Way, which is Debbie Reynolds's chaotic 1980s exercise video. The best exercise is the one you do: whether it involves your pets, a funny video, or building off the one log roll you can currently do per day. And rest is mandatory.

It also has tips for people who are in bed, which I appreciated. Some days my arthritis means I can't move around much, but I can still move purposefully and feel okay. Even if it's just one rep of somethng.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The reviewer who compared it to the exercise version of How to Keep House While Drowning is spot on--it really is. The moral of the story is that something is better than nothing, unless you have nothing to give, and then nothing is fine too. Do I think it was life changing and earth shattering? No. But I think it's useful to hear these things every now and again, especially in a world of tiktoks and instagram reels and posts about biohacking.

[Bree Sotirovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am in a work out rut. I have done a lot of research through the years on best practices so much of the information in this book is similar to what I have read. The difference is that Kirchak presents it all in a realistic, funny tone. She makes it feel less daunting and helps get the mental ability required to get yourself back into a fitness program up and running. If you purchase the book, there are some resources in the back of the book to help chart progress.

[Becky L Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook. Pretty good advice here. Good resource for anyone that doesn't have specific goals or want to go to a gym. Might get some new ideas that will work for you. More humorous and entertaining than a typical exercise guide. Don't think there was any new information for an athlete or regular exerciser.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was excellent, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I have a lot of anxiety in general and about a lot of things, including exercise, and this really helped reinforce the need to listen to my body, and that some exercise is better than no exercise and that it doesn't have to look or feel a certain way for it to "count".

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fascinating and amusing guide to adding some exercise to one’s life wherever one is mentally and physically. Lots of advice on making small, creative choices that work with how the user feels and not depending on what “they” say. Lots of encouragement and clever ideas.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5...I originally picked this one up for my son to read but ended up reading it myself. A nice approach to exercise when you'd really rather not! I love the tie in to mental health, especially because that is often the biggest hurdle to getting off the couch!

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was a transformational read for me! the author's voice is so personable and understanding of the needs of a wide range of readers. it's genuinely a mood-booster and is helping me reshape my understanding of exercise in a similar way to fat girls hiking.

[Reagan Kapasi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked: colloquial language with a measured approach for everyone, even good reminders for gym-addicts like myself. Disliked: Wish high school PE teachers gave us this as a resources for lifelong and reliable fitness/wellness understanding.

[Althea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The idea that your mental health needs to be factored into your overall health plan shouldn't be such a revolutionary idea, but sadly it is. This book offers different fitness plans for different scenarios, acknowledging that everyone can have an "off" day, and there's nothing wrong with that.

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A gentle book that reminds us that all movement is good movement. I have chronic pain so it's nice to be reminded sometimes. I bet the diagrams are helpful. I borrowed the audiobook from Libby so idk *shrug*

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, I didn't read this cover to cover or technically finish it. I'm giving it 4 stars because it helped/ did what it was supposed to. It gave me permission to not beat myself up, but to start moving. And to not judge myself if my moving is not formal "exercise" or is small movements. Just move.