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Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free
*Shortlisted for Sunday Times Book of the Year *
*A Greater Good Science Center Best Book of 2022*
An eye-opening journey into the power of human movement and how we can harness it to optimize our brain health, boost our mood and improve every aspect of our lives
For our earliest ancestors who hunted and gathered, movement meant survival. Our brains evolved to reward physical activity. Moving, thinking and feeling have always been inextricably linked.
Yet what happens when we stop moving? Today, on average, we spend around 70 percent of our lives sitting or lying completely still. Our sedentary lifestyle—desk jobs, long commutes and lots of screen time—is not only bad for our bodies. It can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ.
But there's good news. Even the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and open up a hotline to our minds, improving our overall well-being and longevity. And we don't have to spend countless hours in the gym. In fact, exercise as we understand it misses the point.
Veteran science journalist Caroline Williams explores the cutting-edge research behind brain health and physical activity, interviewing scientists from around the world to completely reframe our relationship to movement. Along the way she reveals easy tricks that we could all use to improve our memory, maximize our creativity, strengthen our emotional literacy and more. A welcome counterpoint to the current mindfulness craze, Move offers a more stimulating and productive way of freeing our caged minds to live our best lives.
*A Greater Good Science Center Best Book of 2022*
An eye-opening journey into the power of human movement and how we can harness it to optimize our brain health, boost our mood and improve every aspect of our lives
For our earliest ancestors who hunted and gathered, movement meant survival. Our brains evolved to reward physical activity. Moving, thinking and feeling have always been inextricably linked.
Yet what happens when we stop moving? Today, on average, we spend around 70 percent of our lives sitting or lying completely still. Our sedentary lifestyle—desk jobs, long commutes and lots of screen time—is not only bad for our bodies. It can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ.
But there's good news. Even the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and open up a hotline to our minds, improving our overall well-being and longevity. And we don't have to spend countless hours in the gym. In fact, exercise as we understand it misses the point.
Veteran science journalist Caroline Williams explores the cutting-edge research behind brain health and physical activity, interviewing scientists from around the world to completely reframe our relationship to movement. Along the way she reveals easy tricks that we could all use to improve our memory, maximize our creativity, strengthen our emotional literacy and more. A welcome counterpoint to the current mindfulness craze, Move offers a more stimulating and productive way of freeing our caged minds to live our best lives.
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First published April 15, 2021
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January 16, 2022
This book presents a pop science accounting of some of the more interesting scientific literature on the benefits of moving one’s body – be it through dance, martial arts, walking, or otherwise. That being active is an important element of maintaining a healthy mind and body will come as no surprise. Still, there are a number of specific points this book makes that may come as a surprise to many, such as that those who do an hour of intense exercise a day but otherwise live desk warrior lives may not be as well off as they think.
As the topic (and the scientific literature from which the book draws) is huge, the author focuses specifically on the mental benefits of physical movement, both attitudinal / psychological benefits and cognitive benefits such as improved creative thinking or memory. I found the book’s organization to be beneficial, and – in particular – believe it was a smart move to include chapters on breath and rest – topics that are integral to a life of movement, but which might not spring to mind. Particularly, the chapter on breath discusses findings on synchronization of breath and movement more than does many books on breath or movement, as well as offering extensive discussion of the benefits of 3 and 6 breath per minute (bpm) breathing.
There are a lot of books out there on this subject – though usually they focus either on exercise or on a particular approach to movement. Those who read extensively on the topic may not find much that is new in this book. However, I think “Move” holds its own, and also distinguishes itself in some of its fine points of emphasis. Certainly, if one is looking for a book to introduce someone to the benefits of movement, this is a prudent choice.
As the topic (and the scientific literature from which the book draws) is huge, the author focuses specifically on the mental benefits of physical movement, both attitudinal / psychological benefits and cognitive benefits such as improved creative thinking or memory. I found the book’s organization to be beneficial, and – in particular – believe it was a smart move to include chapters on breath and rest – topics that are integral to a life of movement, but which might not spring to mind. Particularly, the chapter on breath discusses findings on synchronization of breath and movement more than does many books on breath or movement, as well as offering extensive discussion of the benefits of 3 and 6 breath per minute (bpm) breathing.
There are a lot of books out there on this subject – though usually they focus either on exercise or on a particular approach to movement. Those who read extensively on the topic may not find much that is new in this book. However, I think “Move” holds its own, and also distinguishes itself in some of its fine points of emphasis. Certainly, if one is looking for a book to introduce someone to the benefits of movement, this is a prudent choice.
August 15, 2022
At last, I got to read a non-fiction book that was not about the author but the subject. It was heavy on the science at times, but after several pseudo-memoirs I've read this year, it was more than welcome. The book's main idea is the importance of movement to our physical and mental health and how we can improve the latter by moving more. The book was not about vigorous exercise or going to the gym every day but about everyday movement, walking, dancing, and core exercise that are more natural to us than crunches, etc. The claims are backed by scientific research, so this is not a book about miraculous cures or spiritual practices (although they mention yoga, meditation, and other practices where research has been conducted). Also, there is a summary of how this information could be implemented in your life after each chapter and at the end of the book.
May 26, 2021
I listened to the audiobook edition, but it isn't on here yet. The narrator was very good, clear and confident.
Interesting. Helpful information, easily digested advice. None of the information is new but this book brings it together in one place for the non-specialist to understand. I particulalry liked the sound of 'natural movement'.
Very neurotypical, bit sniffy about neurodivergent people (stop describing us as disordered!), and doesn't take into account sociological factors of mental illness and distress, puts it all down to not moving enough.
Interesting. Helpful information, easily digested advice. None of the information is new but this book brings it together in one place for the non-specialist to understand. I particulalry liked the sound of 'natural movement'.
Very neurotypical, bit sniffy about neurodivergent people (stop describing us as disordered!), and doesn't take into account sociological factors of mental illness and distress, puts it all down to not moving enough.
November 28, 2023
Pirmas sakinys: Šios akimirkos bijojau visą dieną.
Knyga apie tai, kaip padėti ne tik kūnui (raumenis ir kaulams), bet ir smegenims: pakelti nuotaiką, pagerinti atmintį, paskatinti kūrybiškumą.
Pagrindinė mintis – mąstymui ir teigiamiems jausmams reikia, kad kūnas judėtų: "Net paprasčiausi judesiai atgaivina kūną ir suaktyvina protą, pagerina bendrąją savijautą ir suteikia ilgaamžiškumo galimybę. Įdomu tai, kad nebūtina kasdien lieti prakaitą sporto salėje – fizinių pratimų, kaip juos suprantame, svarba yra gerokai perdėta." (knygos nugarėlė)
Autorė mini naujausius tyrimus, bendrauja su mokslininkais ir dvasiniais mokytojais, kalba apie holistinį požiūrį. Ir nors tyrimams bei pokalbiams galima prikišti reprezentatyvumo stoką, holistinis požiūris irgi atrodo šiek tiek pritemptas prie mados, tačiau aiškios žinutės (judėkite, kvėpuokite, pailsėkite + kiekvieno skyriaus pabaigoje nurodomi 3-5 punktai, ką konkrečiai daryti) ir lengvas tekstas įkvepia judėti – kaip sakoma, just do it.
Nieko drąstiško, nieko nežinomo, tačiau laikas nuo laiko perskaityti, kad pasitikrinčiau (geresnis variantas) arba prisiminčiau (labiau tikėtinas variantas), kad ne laikas sėdėtinuleidus rankas.
Knyga apie tai, kaip padėti ne tik kūnui (raumenis ir kaulams), bet ir smegenims: pakelti nuotaiką, pagerinti atmintį, paskatinti kūrybiškumą.
Pagrindinė mintis – mąstymui ir teigiamiems jausmams reikia, kad kūnas judėtų: "Net paprasčiausi judesiai atgaivina kūną ir suaktyvina protą, pagerina bendrąją savijautą ir suteikia ilgaamžiškumo galimybę. Įdomu tai, kad nebūtina kasdien lieti prakaitą sporto salėje – fizinių pratimų, kaip juos suprantame, svarba yra gerokai perdėta." (knygos nugarėlė)
Autorė mini naujausius tyrimus, bendrauja su mokslininkais ir dvasiniais mokytojais, kalba apie holistinį požiūrį. Ir nors tyrimams bei pokalbiams galima prikišti reprezentatyvumo stoką, holistinis požiūris irgi atrodo šiek tiek pritemptas prie mados, tačiau aiškios žinutės (judėkite, kvėpuokite, pailsėkite + kiekvieno skyriaus pabaigoje nurodomi 3-5 punktai, ką konkrečiai daryti) ir lengvas tekstas įkvepia judėti – kaip sakoma, just do it.
Nieko drąstiško, nieko nežinomo, tačiau laikas nuo laiko perskaityti, kad pasitikrinčiau (geresnis variantas) arba prisiminčiau (labiau tikėtinas variantas), kad ne laikas sėdėti
May 18, 2022
There's lots of anecdotal and scientific evidence that elevates the connection between mind and body--essentially raising the question of whether they are separate (as Global North cultures like the US often insist through discourse and policy). Williams grabs hold of this consideration and reframes our thinking, offering that our brains evolved in relation to humankind's ability to move and be active in particular ways (on our feet, interval activity throughout the day, moving in natural ways that reflect the life of a hunter-gathering life, etc). The book then proceeds through different types of movement (aerobic exercise, muscle building, breathing, rest, stretching, etc) to explore what the current scientific studies have to say about how these impact and relate to our state of mind (from mental health to alertness to creativity to focus). The result is boiled down to simple considerations: movement on our feet, using our weight or natural movements to build strength and finding ways to engage our ligaments and such through particular types of stretching, and nose-breathing at different rates that feel entirely actionable throughout one's day. In this way, I really like what Williams provides--a guide to increasing movement, enhancing our relationship with our bodies, and emergent ways our bodies work with our minds for better outcomes. Where I'm a little more skeptical or feel like there is a gap is when it comes to people with different bodies. Taken too seriously, the book leaves open a suggestion that those with less mobility are less capable. It's not explicit but in the absence of any real discussion of different body types (besides young and old), it feels a bit silent.
August 31, 2021
An extensively researched but highly accessible read, which tells us all what we know deep down: that our sedentary lifestyles are damaging our health. This book does not tell you to join a gym but instead provides sensible advice about incorporating different ways of moving into everyday life. It ends with an action plan that anyone could follow. It left me motivated to make changes to my daily activities. I can't recommend it highly enough.
May 16, 2024
Metų pradžioje, galvodama apie savo įpročius, norus ir siekiamybes kaip vieną iš punktų įsirašiau "aš judu".
Daug mąsčius apie tai, kaip man "reikėtų sportuoti" galiausiai nusprendžiau, kad ši prisivertimo fomuluotė eilinį kartą ne padės, o pakiš koją. O nusiteikimas ne kasdien daryti konkrečius pratimus, bet gavus progą judėti kaip ir kiek pavyksta, mane atpalaidavo.
Knyga mane ir patraukė kvietimu judėti! 💛 Skaitydama vis linkčiojau pritariančią galvą, nes kone apie visus aspektus esu galvojus ir pati priėjus savų, panašių išvadų.
Labai džiugina, kad knygoje nepateikiama viena teisinga teorija, koks turėtų būti judesys, ji skatina judėti taip ir tiek, kiek kiekvienam pavyksta, svarbu kuo daugiau ir įvairiau. O tai visiškai atitinka mano tikslą!
Sau užsirašiau:
🌻Eiti (ne kartą išgelbėjo. 120 žingsnių per min.)
🌻Judėti (kuo daugiau dienoje, kaip tik pavyksta, sveikintina, jei vis kitaip)
🌻Suprakaituoti
🌻Šokti, šokinėti (net jeigu šiaip sau kelis kart pastriksėt)
🌻Muzikos ritmas (120 dūžių per minutę)
🌻Tempimo pratimai (nepersistengt man)
🌻Fascija (judėjimas kuo įvairiau)
🌻Lankstumas
🌻Kvėpavimas per nosį (6 įkvėpt iškvėpt per min. 5 sek. įkvėpti, 5 sek. iškvėpti)
🌻Atsidūsimas (duoda pauzę, deguonies smegenims ir nauja pradžią)
Tik nieko neradau apie plaukiojimą, kuris man asmeniškai fainas ir svarbus.
Skaičiau ir taip su viskuo sutikau, kad net norėjos rasti prie ko pasikabinėti. Skyriuje apie tempimo naudą pagalvojau, aha, pričiupsiu, nes man yra nustatytas hipermobilumas, tokiu atveju raumenis ne toliau tempt, bet ir gerokai stiprint reikia. Ir ką jūs galvojat, kitas skyrius buvo ir apie jį! Dar niekur nebuvau radus!
Mėgstu tyrėjus, kurie braižo gaires, o ne galutinius teisingus atsakymus, todėl ši knyga atrodo labai naudinga. Prisižymėjau tiek minčių, kad visų tikrai nepacituosiu, bet norintiems judėti daugiau ir rasti motyvacijos - rekomenduoju.
"Turint omenyje, kad visi mes skubame, paprasčiausia liautis ieškojus atskiro laiko mankštai ir tiesiog įtraukti daugiau judesio į savo kasdienybę."
Labai mano požiūrį atitinkanti knyga. 💛
Daug mąsčius apie tai, kaip man "reikėtų sportuoti" galiausiai nusprendžiau, kad ši prisivertimo fomuluotė eilinį kartą ne padės, o pakiš koją. O nusiteikimas ne kasdien daryti konkrečius pratimus, bet gavus progą judėti kaip ir kiek pavyksta, mane atpalaidavo.
Knyga mane ir patraukė kvietimu judėti! 💛 Skaitydama vis linkčiojau pritariančią galvą, nes kone apie visus aspektus esu galvojus ir pati priėjus savų, panašių išvadų.
Labai džiugina, kad knygoje nepateikiama viena teisinga teorija, koks turėtų būti judesys, ji skatina judėti taip ir tiek, kiek kiekvienam pavyksta, svarbu kuo daugiau ir įvairiau. O tai visiškai atitinka mano tikslą!
Sau užsirašiau:
🌻Eiti (ne kartą išgelbėjo. 120 žingsnių per min.)
🌻Judėti (kuo daugiau dienoje, kaip tik pavyksta, sveikintina, jei vis kitaip)
🌻Suprakaituoti
🌻Šokti, šokinėti (net jeigu šiaip sau kelis kart pastriksėt)
🌻Muzikos ritmas (120 dūžių per minutę)
🌻Tempimo pratimai (nepersistengt man)
🌻Fascija (judėjimas kuo įvairiau)
🌻Lankstumas
🌻Kvėpavimas per nosį (6 įkvėpt iškvėpt per min. 5 sek. įkvėpti, 5 sek. iškvėpti)
🌻Atsidūsimas (duoda pauzę, deguonies smegenims ir nauja pradžią)
Tik nieko neradau apie plaukiojimą, kuris man asmeniškai fainas ir svarbus.
Skaičiau ir taip su viskuo sutikau, kad net norėjos rasti prie ko pasikabinėti. Skyriuje apie tempimo naudą pagalvojau, aha, pričiupsiu, nes man yra nustatytas hipermobilumas, tokiu atveju raumenis ne toliau tempt, bet ir gerokai stiprint reikia. Ir ką jūs galvojat, kitas skyrius buvo ir apie jį! Dar niekur nebuvau radus!
Mėgstu tyrėjus, kurie braižo gaires, o ne galutinius teisingus atsakymus, todėl ši knyga atrodo labai naudinga. Prisižymėjau tiek minčių, kad visų tikrai nepacituosiu, bet norintiems judėti daugiau ir rasti motyvacijos - rekomenduoju.
"Turint omenyje, kad visi mes skubame, paprasčiausia liautis ieškojus atskiro laiko mankštai ir tiesiog įtraukti daugiau judesio į savo kasdienybę."
Labai mano požiūrį atitinkanti knyga. 💛
June 5, 2024
Okay wow - fabulous. This is my favorite ~wellness/self help/educational book I think I’ve ever read. Williams does an excellent job presenting scientific information in a very accessible way. (As such, students of human biology and folks who have a deeper understanding of the mind body connection may be less enamored, but STILL)
Not only is the material distilled effectively for the layman, but also it is presented in a way that provides key, actionable takeaways. Huge win for the little people! Love!
Not to toot my own horn, but I also found this entire book very validating. I’m a huge stickler on steps, but I never truly understood ~why~~ walking is so important. Now I’m like heck yeah. Dance parties? LOVE EM. Partake in them regularly. Had no clue they were so crucial to our mental wellbeing. Core work to slow aging? Cool. Count me already in. Mindful movement? Breath work? This somehow both knocked my socks off and legitimized my entire existence.
Idk yall, I had a cup of coffee today and I don’t usually drink caffeine so we are rippin’ in this review.
I especially loved the deep dive on fascia because I vaguely remember learning about the benefits of stretching and twisting during the anatomy portion of my corepower training, and this was an important and again, validating callback. Similarly, this is the first time I’ve come across a discussion of heart rate variability (HRV) outside of my oura ring experience. That specifically was very exciting because I’ve asked my primary care physician about his thoughts on HRV, and the dude was a wet blanket with absolutely no discernible knowledge on the topic and certainly no insights to share.
Anyway, I truly already want to read this again because I have a strong and totally unrealistic desire to retain literally every single tidbit and factoid shared.
Xoxo if you made it this far, read the book. Love you. Mean it.
Not only is the material distilled effectively for the layman, but also it is presented in a way that provides key, actionable takeaways. Huge win for the little people! Love!
Not to toot my own horn, but I also found this entire book very validating. I’m a huge stickler on steps, but I never truly understood ~why~~ walking is so important. Now I’m like heck yeah. Dance parties? LOVE EM. Partake in them regularly. Had no clue they were so crucial to our mental wellbeing. Core work to slow aging? Cool. Count me already in. Mindful movement? Breath work? This somehow both knocked my socks off and legitimized my entire existence.
Idk yall, I had a cup of coffee today and I don’t usually drink caffeine so we are rippin’ in this review.
I especially loved the deep dive on fascia because I vaguely remember learning about the benefits of stretching and twisting during the anatomy portion of my corepower training, and this was an important and again, validating callback. Similarly, this is the first time I’ve come across a discussion of heart rate variability (HRV) outside of my oura ring experience. That specifically was very exciting because I’ve asked my primary care physician about his thoughts on HRV, and the dude was a wet blanket with absolutely no discernible knowledge on the topic and certainly no insights to share.
Anyway, I truly already want to read this again because I have a strong and totally unrealistic desire to retain literally every single tidbit and factoid shared.
Xoxo if you made it this far, read the book. Love you. Mean it.
June 29, 2024
3.5/5
کتاب درباره حرکت و تاثیرش بر روان،نحوه فکر و احساس انسان
رقص، روی پا ایستادن، راه رفتن، تکانهای ناشی از شنیدن موسیقی و هر حرکت فیزیکی که طبق اطلاعات علمی ارائهشده در کتاب تاثیر زیادی بر روان و اعتماد بهنفس انسان و بهتر زندگی کردن میذاره.
اینکه با دانشمندانی که در این زمینه تحقیق و آزمایش کردن صحبت شده که یافتههای علمیشون در کتاب گنجونده شه از نقاط قوت کتاب بود.
بهطور کاملا علمی تاثیر حرکت بررسی شده و اصطلاحات علمی دقیقی آورده شده که برای علاقهمندان به این موضوع کتاب مفیدیه.
کتاب درباره حرکت و تاثیرش بر روان،نحوه فکر و احساس انسان
رقص، روی پا ایستادن، راه رفتن، تکانهای ناشی از شنیدن موسیقی و هر حرکت فیزیکی که طبق اطلاعات علمی ارائهشده در کتاب تاثیر زیادی بر روان و اعتماد بهنفس انسان و بهتر زندگی کردن میذاره.
اینکه با دانشمندانی که در این زمینه تحقیق و آزمایش کردن صحبت شده که یافتههای علمیشون در کتاب گنجونده شه از نقاط قوت کتاب بود.
بهطور کاملا علمی تاثیر حرکت بررسی شده و اصطلاحات علمی دقیقی آورده شده که برای علاقهمندان به این موضوع کتاب مفیدیه.
January 31, 2022
Found this guide to movement incredibly helpful as I look to restart an exercise routine. Encourages readers with its compelling examples of how movement aids our brain, boosts mood, and impacts everyday life. The author, a seasoned science journalist, reveals how much is needed and what we can do to truly feel better and live with more ease. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to feel better daily!
Thanks to the author, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Hanover Square Press, and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine.
#Move #NetGalley
Thanks to the author, Harlequin Trade Publishing, Hanover Square Press, and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine.
#Move #NetGalley
February 14, 2022
All in all a very easy to read and understand account of why we all need to move more. Not a lot I didn’t know and learn from my rheumatologist but it was good to reinforce some of the facts. And if you’re interested in more there is an extensive list of notes at the end. I did like the closing line “Now if you’ll excuse me, there’s a dance party about to start in my kitchen” I guess she’s listening to Bowie ⚡️
February 20, 2022
Just do it.
February 5, 2023
Judėti bet kur, bet kaip ir bet kada - puiki mokslo populiarinimo knyga!
December 28, 2023
It was fine. It didn’t need to be as long as it was. The introduction said that moving is important for your health and being still is bad. The rest of the book felt unnecessary after that point because it just reiterated it for the rest of the book. It reminded of research survey papers as it seems that its value may lie in all of the studies the author grouped together. Also, there were many instances where she told us conclusions and then said that the science hasn’t yet proven or understood whether it’s true or not yet. I could’ve done without the speculation.
December 13, 2023
Moving is good for you,,…. Yes and did we not already know this? It’s giving “pop culture headlines about how berries and salmon are (shocker!!!) healthy”
April 11, 2022
I thought I already knew why it matters to move and exercise, but oh my goodness - this book was so well-written (in a super encouraging way) and absolutely fascinating and was so fun to read. I loved it.
Highly, highly recommend reading this - it's a book I wanted to buy and send to everyone I know.
Highly, highly recommend reading this - it's a book I wanted to buy and send to everyone I know.
March 18, 2023
3.5, almost 4! Information heavy but really valuable insights into movement and how a little goes a long way.
December 18, 2023
A great book on the importance of taking care of our body through, walking/running, strength training, dance, posture, stretching, breathing, and rest. The book did a good job providing research on how each of these can have a huge impact physiologically as well as psychologically. Each chapter ends with some nice bullet points on action items you can take to start utilizing these in your daily life.
The book hit me on a personal level too since I've really felt the importance of movement over the years through each of the topics mentioned. So it was nice to read about all the different benefits these activities can have, some of which I was completely unaware of. Overall a great book I'd recommend to anyone since the benefits can be life changing.
The book hit me on a personal level too since I've really felt the importance of movement over the years through each of the topics mentioned. So it was nice to read about all the different benefits these activities can have, some of which I was completely unaware of. Overall a great book I'd recommend to anyone since the benefits can be life changing.
December 29, 2024
If you are interested in movement/human science/health or need a reason to get active this one is for you! As a very big movement & anatomy nerd this was everything I needed and wanted, a very human and realistic look at how we can use our bodies to have a healthier life! my only down side is I just find it so hard to pick up non-fiction, this was so interesting but I did really have to make myself read it which I feel I wouldn’t have to do with a 5 starer? (But definitely read this) !!!
November 30, 2022
Man, kaip nutolusiai nuo dvasingos ir trečią akį atveriančios leksikos, labai tiko autorės požiūris į mokslą ir tiesos ieškojimą. Nors ir kai kurioms temoms atspirties taškais tapo pokalbiai su jogos guru, kurių vaizdingų energijos srautų ir čiakrų citatų ėjo pagrįsti pas savo srities profesionalus, mokslininkus, medikus. Autorė į pirmą planą kėlė mokslą, tyrimus, glaustai, bet kartu išsamiai aprašė organizme vykstančius procesus bei judėjimo poveikį psichinei sveikatai. Kiekvieno skyriaus pabaigoje pateikta punktais trumpa sąvoką ką galima išsinešti ir pritaikyti gyvenime. Nieko drąstiško, jokių caps lock’u “KAD TIK PRITAIKIUS TAI MŪSŲ GYVENIMAS IŠ ESMĖS PASIKEIS”. Anaiptol skatinami maži žingsniai. Man kaip itin nejudančiai pastaruoju metu suteikė vilties ir postūmio.
December 4, 2023
Šią knygą klausiau audioteka.lt, bet tiek patiko, kad kitais metais žadu ją nusipirkti, susižymėti ir pasigilinti plačiau.
Labai patiko, kad suprantamai paprastam žmogui paaiškina, kodėl iš tikrųjų mums reikia judėti: kas vyksta kūne skirtingo sporto metu, kaip judėjimas didina atsparumą stresui, koks judėjimas kaip veikia, kaip judėjimas veikia protą, kita. Taip pat supratau, kodėl kai kuris sportas man netinka.
Jeigu ieškot knygos sau ar dovanai - labai rekomenduoju! Klausosi lengvai, skaitysis, manau, irgi.
Labai patiko, kad suprantamai paprastam žmogui paaiškina, kodėl iš tikrųjų mums reikia judėti: kas vyksta kūne skirtingo sporto metu, kaip judėjimas didina atsparumą stresui, koks judėjimas kaip veikia, kaip judėjimas veikia protą, kita. Taip pat supratau, kodėl kai kuris sportas man netinka.
Jeigu ieškot knygos sau ar dovanai - labai rekomenduoju! Klausosi lengvai, skaitysis, manau, irgi.
March 10, 2022
A fascinating look at the benefits and importance of moving
March 12, 2022
Fascinating! And incredibly insightful/helpful! 👍🏼
November 6, 2025
Love love love love exercise science books that read like fiction <333
January 3, 2022
كتاب عن أهمية الحركة للصحة العقلية والنفسية والجسدية، وقد صدر في بريطانيا خلال شهر إبريل 2021، ثم صدر في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في الأسبوع الأول من شهر 2022، يستخدم الكتاب الأسلوب العلمي ممتزجاً بالعاطفة والعقل، لإيصال القارئ إلى الاستنتاج الأكثر منطقيةً: نحن جميعاً نحتاج إلى إعطاء الأولوية للحركة في حياتنا.
وفيما يلي ترجمة لتعريف الناشر للكتاب:-
"رحلة مفتوحة إلى قوة الحركة البشرية وكيف يمكننا تسخيرها لتحسين صحة دماغنا وتعزيز مزاجنا وتحسين كل جانب من جوانب حياتنا؛
بالنسبة لأسلافنا الأوائل الذين اصطادوا وجمعوا (المحاصيل الزراعية)، كانت الحركة تعني البقاء. تطورت أدمغتنا لمكافأة النشاط البدني، لطالما ارتبطت الحركة والتفكير والشعور ارتباطاً وثيقاً.
لكن ماذا يحدث عندما نتوقف عن الحركة؟ اليوم، في المتوسط، نقضي حوالي 70 بالمائة من حياتنا جالسين أو مستلقين تماماً. أسلوب حياتنا غير المستقر - الوظائف المكتبية ، والتنقلات الطويلة والكثير من الوقت أمام الشاشات - ليس ضاراً فقط لأجسادنا، ولكن يمكن أن يؤدي أيضاً إلى القلق والاكتئاب وانخفاض معدل الذكاء الكلي!
لكن هناك أخبار جيدة: حتى أبسط الحركات (مثل صعود الدرج)، يمكنها إعادة تنشيط أجسامنا و "فتح خط ساخن" لأذهاننا، وتحسين رفاهيتنا بشكل عام وإطالة عمرنا. ولسنا مضطرين لقضاء ساعات لا تحصى في صالة الألعاب الرياضية. في الواقع، فإن التمرين كما نفهمه يخطئ الهدف.
تستكشف الصحفية البريطانية، العلمية المخضرمة/ كارولين ويليامز، "Caroline Williams"
أحدث الأبحاث عن علاقة صحة الدماغ بالنشاط البدني، وتُجري مقابلات مع علماء من جميع أنحاء العالم لإعادة صياغة علاقتنا بالحركة تماماً، وعلى طول الطريق تكشف المؤلفة في هذا الكتاب، عن الحيل السهلة التي يمكننا استخدامها جميعاً لتحسين ذاكرتنا، وزيادة إبداعنا إلى الحد الأقصى، وتقوية "محو الأمية العاطفية" لدينا وأكثر من ذلك:
"A welcome counterpoint to the current mindfulness craze"
"نقطة مقابلة مرحب بها لجنون اليقظة الحالية"؛
يقدم كتاب تحرك "Move" طريقة أكثر تحفيزاً وإنتاجيةً لتحرير عقولنا في قفص لعيش حياتنا بشكل أفضل. "
انتهى نص تعريف الناشر لهذا الكتاب الذي ورد فيه الأثر الإيجابي للحركة، على والدة المؤلفة التي يزيد عمرها عن 73، عاماً عندما طبقت بعض النصائح الواردة في هذا الكتاب.
وفيما يلي ترجمة لتعريف الناشر للكتاب:-
"رحلة مفتوحة إلى قوة الحركة البشرية وكيف يمكننا تسخيرها لتحسين صحة دماغنا وتعزيز مزاجنا وتحسين كل جانب من جوانب حياتنا؛
بالنسبة لأسلافنا الأوائل الذين اصطادوا وجمعوا (المحاصيل الزراعية)، كانت الحركة تعني البقاء. تطورت أدمغتنا لمكافأة النشاط البدني، لطالما ارتبطت الحركة والتفكير والشعور ارتباطاً وثيقاً.
لكن ماذا يحدث عندما نتوقف عن الحركة؟ اليوم، في المتوسط، نقضي حوالي 70 بالمائة من حياتنا جالسين أو مستلقين تماماً. أسلوب حياتنا غير المستقر - الوظائف المكتبية ، والتنقلات الطويلة والكثير من الوقت أمام الشاشات - ليس ضاراً فقط لأجسادنا، ولكن يمكن أن يؤدي أيضاً إلى القلق والاكتئاب وانخفاض معدل الذكاء الكلي!
لكن هناك أخبار جيدة: حتى أبسط الحركات (مثل صعود الدرج)، يمكنها إعادة تنشيط أجسامنا و "فتح خط ساخن" لأذهاننا، وتحسين رفاهيتنا بشكل عام وإطالة عمرنا. ولسنا مضطرين لقضاء ساعات لا تحصى في صالة الألعاب الرياضية. في الواقع، فإن التمرين كما نفهمه يخطئ الهدف.
تستكشف الصحفية البريطانية، العلمية المخضرمة/ كارولين ويليامز، "Caroline Williams"
أحدث الأبحاث عن علاقة صحة الدماغ بالنشاط البدني، وتُجري مقابلات مع علماء من جميع أنحاء العالم لإعادة صياغة علاقتنا بالحركة تماماً، وعلى طول الطريق تكشف المؤلفة في هذا الكتاب، عن الحيل السهلة التي يمكننا استخدامها جميعاً لتحسين ذاكرتنا، وزيادة إبداعنا إلى الحد الأقصى، وتقوية "محو الأمية العاطفية" لدينا وأكثر من ذلك:
"A welcome counterpoint to the current mindfulness craze"
"نقطة مقابلة مرحب بها لجنون اليقظة الحالية"؛
يقدم كتاب تحرك "Move" طريقة أكثر تحفيزاً وإنتاجيةً لتحرير عقولنا في قفص لعيش حياتنا بشكل أفضل. "
انتهى نص تعريف الناشر لهذا الكتاب الذي ورد فيه الأثر الإيجابي للحركة، على والدة المؤلفة التي يزيد عمرها عن 73، عاماً عندما طبقت بعض النصائح الواردة في هذا الكتاب.
January 25, 2023
Fascinating look at how movement affects our brains and how we process emotion. This is not a book about modern exercise. This book address evolutionary biology, primate evolution, human hunting and gathering movement patterns and what the simple act of asking our bones to bare weight does for hormone production and emotional states. Additional chapters about dancing, core activation, stretching our connective tissue and breathing. I appreciate the authors thorough review of scientific studies and due skepticism of certain alternative practices (but spoiler alert, yoga is amazing for your brain). I came away with a lot of new knowledge and some practical tips that I plan to implement to move in ways that benefit my brain.
July 6, 2023
I have been looking for a succinct book about movement for a long time now. Others have often included pseudo-science, wellness culture, or alternative medicine bullshit. This one is a straight to the point book talking about different areas of movement, the science behind it and how it it beneficial (or not so much) for us.
We all know movement is good, but being reminded of it, with a bit of background knowledge, was fun.
So here the gist, as we all know already:
Walk, use gravity, learn survival skills (e.g. swim, jump, climb), do rhythmic movements, belly laugh, stretch a little bit, breathe, focus on how your body feels, let your mind wander, trust yourself, ever stop learning, and more.
We all know movement is good, but being reminded of it, with a bit of background knowledge, was fun.
So here the gist, as we all know already:
Walk, use gravity, learn survival skills (e.g. swim, jump, climb), do rhythmic movements, belly laugh, stretch a little bit, breathe, focus on how your body feels, let your mind wander, trust yourself, ever stop learning, and more.
January 18, 2024
In a shocking twist, I actually finished this book.. it only took me 1.5 years! I’m still giving it 5 stars since I found it to be super fascinating to read about the science behind how movement positively affects the body and mind. The main takeaway is that exercising once a day isn’t really what it’s about and focusing on low level movement throughout the day has a much more profound effect on overall health. If you like reading about scientific studies that explain the why behind things that are presented as fact to us (why walking and meditation are good), then this is the book for you!
July 6, 2023
Найліпше в цій книзі - вона надихає рухатися.
Мене дещо дратувало, як одна думка довго розкривається та ілюструється, і як авторка все "розжовує". Але це одночасно і плюс, якщо користуватися книгою як посібником: зручно шукати конкретні поради та ілюстрації. Матеріал добре впорядкований. І хоча не всі тези підкріплені достовірними дослідженнями, авторка сумлінно зазначає, де наукова база слабка або недостатня.
Мене дещо дратувало, як одна думка довго розкривається та ілюструється, і як авторка все "розжовує". Але це одночасно і плюс, якщо користуватися книгою як посібником: зручно шукати конкретні поради та ілюстрації. Матеріал добре впорядкований. І хоча не всі тези підкріплені достовірними дослідженнями, авторка сумлінно зазначає, де наукова база слабка або недостатня.
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December 15, 2025Basic to a fault. The author collected a lot of research but doesn’t do much interpretation of it, and many of the studies were one-offs or early investigations that had conclusions along the lines of “doing X *could* improve outcomes by a small percentage, although more information is needed.” The main messages were just exercise more, calm your mind, and get better sleep. This is nothing new to anyone (although I guess if you wanted an annotated bibliography on the related research, this might be a good starting point).
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