The joy of movement

This book tells the stories of people who have found fulfillment through activities such as running, walking, dancing, swimming, weightlifting, and other forms of physical exercise. Its research takes us to different corners of the planet: to Tanzania, where the last tribe of hunter-gatherers on Earth resides, to New York, where Parkinson's patients attend dance classes, to the streets of London, where marathon runners push the boundaries of human capabilities. Traveling around the world, Kelly McGonigal proves that movement can be a powerful antidote to depression, anxiety, and loneliness, and that everyone can harness the power of movement not only to find their own motivation to get off the couch, but also to discover joy and meaning in life, as well as to establish closer connections with others.