Built to Move. Book Summary

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Dr. Michelle Segar

What’s inside

Built to Move by Dr. Michelle Segar is a guide to incorporating physical activity into daily life to enhance both physical and mental health. It emphasizes the importance of movement and exercise, offering practical strategies for sustaining a physically active lifestyle. Segar provides a new perspective on exercise, arguing that it should not be viewed as an obligation but as a source of pleasure and fulfillment.

You’ll Learn

  • Understand the importance of regular physical activity
  • Learn practical strategies to incorporate exercise into daily life
  • Gain a new perspective on exercise as a source of fulfillment
  • Discover the mental health benefits associated with physical activity

Key Points

  • Redefining Exercise as a Source of Pleasure
  • Incorporating Physical Activity into Daily Routine
  • Sustaining a Physically Active Lifestyle
  • Exercising for Mental Well-being
  • Motivation and Reward System for Exercise
  • Science Behind Benefits of Movement
  • Overcoming Exercise Barriers and Excuses

Who’s it For

  • Health Enthusiasts
  • Exercise Beginners
  • Professionals in Sedentary Jobs
  • People Seeking Lifestyle Changes

About the author

Dr. Michelle Segar is a behavioral sustainability scientist, director of the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center, and a leading authority on exercise and motivation.