The Joy of Movement : How exercise helps us find happiness, hope, connection, and courage

Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it''s a chore. But, as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn''t have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy. Through her trademark blend of science and storytelling, McGonigal shows how movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery -- and why it is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.