Movement is intertwined with some of the most basic human joys, including self-expression, social connection, and mastery. When we are active, we access innate pleasures, from the satisfaction of synchronizing to the beat of music to the sensory thrill of moving with speed, grace, or power. Movement can also fulfill core human needs, such as the desires to connect with nature or to feel a part of something bigger than yourself. The physical pastimes we are most drawn to seem uniquely devised to harness our individual strengths—the abilities to persist, endure, learn, and grow—while
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