This book provides soundly scientific and profoundly motivating information about movement and good health. It is accessibly written and entertaining. I learned a great deal about different forms of movement and had a few aha moments as well, when something I have observed was given a scientific basis in this book. I certainly hope our library system buys it. The information in this book could be life changing for many people if they take it to heart.

Move
by Caroline Williams
Pub date: January 4, 2022
Hanover Square Press

Today, on average, we spend around 70 percent of our lives sitting or lying completely still. Our sedentary lifestyle—desk jobs, long commutes and lots of screen time—is not only bad for our bodies. It can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ.

But there's good news. Even the simplest movements can reactivate our bodies and open up a hotline to our minds, improving our overall well-being and longevity. And we don't have to spend countless hours in the gym. In fact, exercise as we understand it misses the point.
I enjoyed the research and results in this book. I feel we would all be better off if we just move!!
Thanks to Hanover Square Press and NetGalley for the ARC. Great book! Exercise helps to improve brain function!
3 star

Move is one of those rare books that combines information and inspiration in one package. Caroline Williams gave me the reasons I needed to get off the couch and the choice of actions to take once I did so. One of the things I appreciated most about this book is that way it encourages without shaming, and makes increasing the movement in one's life seem less intimidating than it might otherwise be.

A sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to your health. This book makes the point for getting up and moving without being overly preachy or condescending. An easy, motivational read.

Move is very well researched and presents the argument that the mind-body connection is even stronger than we originally thought. From swinging through trees to dance to breath to how our feet interact with the ground, the research is presented in compelling ways that made me feel guilty for reading on the couch. This is a title I find myself talking about with friends and colleagues.