Why We EXERCISED : The Hidden Myths of Physical Activity Daniel Lieberman

by Jeff Mason

Daniel Lieberman uses his expert knowledge in the science of exercise, applying both anatomical and anthropological evidence to support the idea of how our speed, endurance, and strength, evolved to enable us fight, hunt, and forage. These were activities that our ancestors had no choice but to partake in on a daily basis. They had to chase down antelopes, trek for miles in search of food, and at the same time constantly run from predators to ensure continuous survival and propagation of our genes. This further proves that what is now known as Physical fitness in our modern world has since been in existence and in close relation to what scientists refer to as 'evolutionary fitness' - whether or not an organism is capable of adapting to its environment to ensure survival and reproduction. However, in our modern society today, many of us no longer have the need to go running in search of food or walking miles to dig up tubers. There are plenty of calories stored up, as there are chairs.

All of these beg the question of, why we move? Is exercise a mere slap in the face of all our hard-earned human advancement, and of our very civilization? These questions and more have been carefully evaluated by Lieberman in... READ MORE.

11 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2021