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Author Kurchak, Sarah, 1982- author.

Title Work it out : a mood-boosting exercise guide for people who just want to lie down / Sarah Kurchak.

Publication Info. Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2023]

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Pittsburg 2nd Fl Non-Fiction  613.7 Kur    New Books Pittsburg 2ndFL  Available
Description 207 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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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.
Summary "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
Physical fitness -- Psychological aspects.
Mental health promotion.
Mind and body.
Motivation (Psychology)
Other Form: Online version: Kurchak, Sarah, 1982- Work it out Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2023] 9781683693307 (DLC) 2022038848
ISBN 9781683693291 (pbk.) : $17.99
1683693299 (pbk.) : $17.99

 
    
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