Move, Thrive, and Come Alive: Over 120 Science-Backed Strategies to Move More, Feel Better, and Live Fully

This encouraging resource from fitness coach Gonzalez (The Vitality System) teaches readers how to incorporate movement into daily life. Modern conveniences, like cars, delivery services, and digital remote work, have enabled people to lead sedentary lives, he explains. Most Americans don’t meet recommended levels of physical activity, which increases their risk of disease and death. Regular exercise, however, contributes to heart and lung health, better cholesterol levels, and improved blood pressure. It’s also a mood enhancer and stress reliever, he says, urging readers to “reclaim the inherent joy of movement.” He challenges readers to take a fraction of the time they spend on screens and invest it in purposeful movement, like tech-free walks, yoga sessions, and strength workouts “where the goal is presence, not data collection.” Readers don’t need to overcomplicate movement, he says, detailing such strategies as committing to 7,000 steps per day; walking for a few minutes after meals; finding activities one enjoys, like dancing or playing basketball; and stretching five to 10 minutes a few times a week. Elsewhere, he addresses how to stay motivated, advising readers to plan workouts in advance to remove decision fatigue, and outlines recovery best practices, like getting enough sleep and eating well. Packed with accessible tips, this will resonate with those who feel stuck in a sluggish lifestyle. (June)