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The muyth-busting science behind our modern attitudes to exercise

About the Author

Daniel Lieberman is Edwin M. Lerner II Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He is a leading figure in the field of human evolution and its relevance to health. He is renowned for his research on the evolution of running, which he also enjoys himself - sometimes barefoot, earning him the nickname 'the Barefoot Professor'. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, many of them in Nature and Science. His previous books include The Story of the Human Body. He lives in Massachusetts.

Reviews

Endlessly fascinating and full of surprises. Lieberman strikes a perfect balance of scholarship, wit and enthusiasm for his subject. This is easily one of my books of the year
*bestselling author of The Body*

Myth-busting, illuminating, brilliant - Lieberman will completely change the way you think about your body
*presenter of Our Incredible Human Journey*

Entertaining and informative... The book is full of helpful tips - you'll build muscle faster by extending muscles under load rather than contracting them; the kind of chair you sit on doesn't matter as long as you strengthen your back muscles and move regularly - conveyed in a humorous and sympathetic style
*Guardian*

Part user manual for the human body and part detective story exploring our evolution, Exercised will change the way you think about exercise, diet and your own wellbeing
*author of Your Inner Fish*

A surprising, erudite and revelatory look at the natural history of physical activity and why exercise is both so necessary for us and so unnatural. A must-read for anyone with a working body and mind
*New York Times-bestselling author of The First 20 Minutes*

A fascinating read, and one that could nudge you toward a healthier (and longer) life
*editor of Runner's World*

Excellent - well written, amusing and touching on the lives of all who read it
*FRS*

Eye-opening, mind-expanding and potentially body-shaping
*Men's Health*

Daniel Lieberman’s work is so incredibly impressive
*Diary of a CEO*