Push: Unlock the Science of Fitness Motivation to Embrace Health and Longevity

Sports medicine physician Metzl and health writer Zimmerman follow up Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Workout Prescription with an accessible guide to developing a lasting exercise routine. Emphasizing that daily movement lengthens lifespans, Meltzer argues the best way to convince people to exercise regularly is to get them to “fall in love with movement.” He offers strategies for building this motivation, such as turning exercise into a game or competition; implementing incentives, like saving one’s favorite podcast for their daily run; honing one’s curiosity by thinking “I’d like to finally find out what I can really do”; and understanding that exercise can save thousands in healthcare costs down the line. Once the novelty of a new workout routine wears off, people tend to stop—but Metzl urges readers to become comfortable pushing themselves and notes that workouts don’t need to be complex to be beneficial. He recommends regularly walking or running and provides workout templates that include a mix of pushups, lunges, and squats. His practical ideas culminate in an easy-to-follow four-week workout plan readers can adapt to their individual fitness levels. Positive and informative, this will help readers reignite their love for movement. (Feb.)