Work it out a mood-boosting exercise guide for people who just want to lie down
"A guide to incorporating exercise into daily life to improve mental health. The book dispels fitness myths and provides practical advice for building adjustable workout plans, celebrating even minor achievements, and knowing when to rest"--
| Main Author: | Kurchak, Sarah, 1982- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia, PA :
Quirk Books,
[2023]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- The frenemy within
- Why exercise is good for your brain-and why your brain is being a pain in the ass about it
- Get moving-or at least get up
- How to get started when you'd rather lie down
- That counts
- Why your workout habits don't need to be as formal, consistent, extensive, or typical as you think they do
- Break it up
- How to build a modular workout that adapts to your energy level
- Around the bend
- Why flexibility is good for more than just your schedule
- Heavy stuff
- Carry that weight, as in your problems but also these weights
- Run from your problems
- Getting your heart rate up without having an anxiety attack
- Throwing in the towel
- Deciding when to take a break, skip a day or quit
- Appendix
- Tracking your workouts and staying motivated.