Description
Explore the transformative insights of 'How to Think About Exercise: The School Of Life,' a thought-provoking book by Damon Young that redefines our understanding of physical activity. In this engaging read, Young challenges the modern perception of exercise as merely a means for physical enhancement. Instead, he invites readers to contemplate the profound connection between mind and body, drawing on ancient wisdom from the Greeks who saw no separation between physical vigor and mental clarity. This B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2014, spans 400 pages of compelling argumentation, blending scholarship with references to literature and pop culture. Discover how exercise can be more than a routine; it can serve as an existential pursuit that enriches our inner selves. The book provides practical tips and strategies to help you derive greater meaning from your physical activities, from exploring different forms of exercises to discussing the impact of our modern lifestyle on our well-being. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their perspective on health and well-being, this book is essential reading for fitness enthusiasts and philosophy lovers alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780230767768. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2014. Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK. Pages: 400.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780230767768
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
We tend to regard exercise as pure physical exertion, a working of the muscles to develop (or show) bodily strength and vitality. We do not exercise to improve our minds or to learn something new; we commonly make this division of the body and mind. But this was not always so; the ancient Greeks rarely split us into body and mind, in theory or practice, so why do we make that separation today? In How to Think About Exercise, Damon Young answers this question by examining our modern lifestyles of new technology and expensive gym memberships, of commuter trains and air-conditioned offices. He then goes further by asking us to reflect on the mental value of exercise. Drawing on scholarship, great literature and pop culture, he examines different forms of exercise and reveals how physical activity can be existential - a way of reclaiming and refining our selves. Damon offers practical, accessible advice for giving aspects of self more value through exercise.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780230767768
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
We tend to regard exercise as pure physical exertion, a working of the muscles to develop (or show) bodily strength and vitality. We do not exercise to improve our minds or to learn something new; we commonly make this division of the body and mind. But this was not always so; the ancient Greeks rarely split us into body and mind, in theory or practice, so why do we make that separation today? In How to Think About Exercise, Damon Young answers this question by examining our modern lifestyles of new technology and expensive gym memberships, of commuter trains and air-conditioned offices. He then goes further by asking us to reflect on the mental value of exercise. Drawing on scholarship, great literature and pop culture, he examines different forms of exercise and reveals how physical activity can be existential - a way of reclaiming and refining our selves. Damon offers practical, accessible advice for giving aspects of self more value through exercise.