Take a photo of a barcode or cover
183 reviews for:
The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
Kelly McGonigal
3.86 AVERAGE
183 reviews for:
The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage
Kelly McGonigal
3.86 AVERAGE
informative
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I needed this perspective on exercise. I will probably revisit this book in the future.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I think I may not be the intended audience for this book -- I already LOVE to exercise and find so much inherent joy in moving my body. So, for me, the points the book brought up were a bit redundant.
While it was cool to hear the science behind why exercise makes us feel good & I did learn some interesting facts, the narrative felt torn between science literature and memoir style non-fiction. In my opinion, by trying to be both the content became diluted in each style. Also the chapters where a bit long and chunky.
I really, really wanted to love this book, and kept trying to pick it up. But, in the end it felt like a chore to try to read. And, I wasn't able to finish the last couple chapters.
All this aside, I think for someone just finding fitness and exploring what kind of movement makes them feel good this would be a great read! Unlike many health books, it is not diet centric and discusses movement without discussing dieting/body. I feel so fortunate that I have been able to separate sport from weight loss, because that is a toxic mindset for me personally. And I do think this would be a good read for someone still on that journey.
While it was cool to hear the science behind why exercise makes us feel good & I did learn some interesting facts, the narrative felt torn between science literature and memoir style non-fiction. In my opinion, by trying to be both the content became diluted in each style. Also the chapters where a bit long and chunky.
I really, really wanted to love this book, and kept trying to pick it up. But, in the end it felt like a chore to try to read. And, I wasn't able to finish the last couple chapters.
All this aside, I think for someone just finding fitness and exploring what kind of movement makes them feel good this would be a great read! Unlike many health books, it is not diet centric and discusses movement without discussing dieting/body. I feel so fortunate that I have been able to separate sport from weight loss, because that is a toxic mindset for me personally. And I do think this would be a good read for someone still on that journey.
My brain is mush but I finished at 11:59, which means I get 5 pts for the wellness challenge. I went back and forth between the ebook and audiobook that I accessed on Libby. Started reading the ebook this morning, read at White Rock Lake during a birthday party (sorry Rebekah), listened at 1.5-2x speed at the lake, driving home, doing laundry, brushing my teeth. Super skimming in bed for the last chapter and final thoughts.
As for the actual book. I don't feel like I learned a fuckton, but I liked the parts about exercising outside, the influence of music on exercise, and exercising with other people. Maybe I'll reread at a slower pace. Between 3-4 stars.
As for the actual book. I don't feel like I learned a fuckton, but I liked the parts about exercising outside, the influence of music on exercise, and exercising with other people. Maybe I'll reread at a slower pace. Between 3-4 stars.
I love how McGonigal comes from an aerobics background and talks about the joys of dance. This feels true to my experience of athletic endeavors as an avenue to joy rather than always weight control or competition.
As a regular runner and an anthropology major, this book was a bit like preaching to the choir for me. Needless to say, I enjoyed it.