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Summary of The Joy of Movement 

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Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it’s a chore. But, as Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist, and lecturer at Stanford University 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 draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, as well as memoirs, and philosophers. She 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. The result is a revolutionary narrative that goes beyond familiar arguments in favor of exercise, to illustrate why the movement is integral to both our happiness and our humanity.

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The rewards of movement and physical exercise is happiness and improved wellbeing

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There are numerous benefits of exercising, and “The joy of movement” would walk you through them. McGonigal is a seasoned fitness specialist; she has lessons from multiple fields, including yoga and dancing.

In this guide, she explains how movement creates room for hope. Movement can renew your hope in the world. When people exercise, they realize the level of their strength. When people exercise in groups, they find it easier to get loose and interact with the people around them. Movement is a self-care therapy.
Exercise can rescue you from isolation and despair.
Exercising makes people more courageous and happy. It reminds people of how they ought to experience joy. All over the world, active people have been observed to live happier lives. It doesn’t matter how they move; moving people are generally happier.

When you become active regularly, you will develop a sense of purpose, gratitude, love, and hope. You will become more connected to your community. These benefits will be present as long as you keep practicing movement.

This summary will be explaining how physical activity (movement) will bring happiness to your life. Happiness is caused by the release of certain brain chemicals; when you move, these brain chemicals are released. The brain will also release chemicals to alleviate worry, improve your energy levels, and help you bond with others.

When you exercise regularly, you will become more receptive to joy and social connection. This can be explained by the fact that your muscles secrete hope molecules into your bloodstream when you exercise. These molecules will make it difficult for you to feel stress.

Did you know? According to the Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert, the entire purpose of the human brain is to produce movement.
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Human beings are hardwired to take pleasure in the activities and mental states that help us survive

This applies to every activity that aids survival, and not just practical matters like eating and sleeping. It affects numerous psychological traits that are specific to humans. For instance, we derive joy from teamwork and cooperation.
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Persistence is key to experiencing a high while exercising

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Physical activity becomes more rewarding the more you do it

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The power of music moves us and works miracles, let’s be moved

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Movement helps you to change your thinking about yourself and become better

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Proprioception gives you a broader sense of self and improves your self-esteem

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