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The proliferation of boutique fitness studios and multi-service health clubs all over the world combined with the popularity of Insta-famous social media fitness stars make it seem like fitness is a recent trend; however, humans have been exercising since the dawn of time. Part history, part biography, 'Sweat: A History of Exercise' by Bill Hayes is a journey through the years to understand why and how humans feel compelled to exercise. Bill is a gifted writer who creates an engaging narrative to help the reader understand what drives humans to be fit and how that has evolved over the years. Bill Hayes joins Pete to talk about why he wrote the book, what he was surprised to learn and how that has influenced his personal exercise program. It's all about the history of fitness on this episode of All About Fitness.\n\nUSE THIS LINK to Purchase a copy of Sweat: A History of Exercise: https://amzn.to/3CZ838g\n(a commission will be earned)\n\nhttps://petemccallfitness.com\nSign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts\n\nFollow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast\xa0\nhttps://www.instagram.com/allaboutfitnesspodcast/\n\n\nOrder a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:\xa0\nhttps://amzn.to/3mH3HNf\n\nOrder a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple\nhttps://amzn.to/3fub1Yl\n(both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)\xa0\n\n\n\nGet relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20%\xa0https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8\n\nFunctional Core Training e-book\nThis e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger.\nhttps://amzn.to/3VL3EOp\n\nDynamic Anatomy\nThis e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.\xa0\nhttps://amzn.to/3XUZK7s\n\n\nExercise for the Fountain of Youth\nThis e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity.\nhttps://amzn.to/3gVRcg9\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices