I'm always telling my clients about the health benefits of sitting less, and the question that usually follows is something like this: "...but what about when I DO sit? What's the best way?" I know that you aren't going to spend the ENTIRE day standing and walking (and I would not advise that you do so). At… Continue reading . . .but what about when I DO sit?
Tag: Sitting
More Exercise Isn’t The Answer
WHAT?! I know, I know. Hear me out. You may have seen this article in Buinessweek that came out a few years ago titled Your Office Chair is Killing You. It focuses mainly on the way that sitting negatively affects the alignment of your spine, encouraging a "C" shape instead of the natural "S" curve, which… Continue reading More Exercise Isn’t The Answer
Road Trip Relief
So this is happening.... Which means I'm spending A LOT of time sitting in the car. You all know how I feel about sitting. You know when you've been in the car a long time and your butt or legs start to go numb? If you've never experienced this, trust me, it's the worst. Pain,… Continue reading Road Trip Relief
Homemade Desks & Hedgehogs
If you read Sitting is the New Smoking, you know that sitting less is one of the best things you can do for your health. Transitioning to a standing work station at home or the office is a great way to start. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. You can stack a plastic crate or… Continue reading Homemade Desks & Hedgehogs
Sitting is the New Smoking
Right off the bat let me say that I can't take credit for this title. It's been all over the news, which makes me exceedingly happy for two reasons: it's a fantastic headline, and it's becoming mainstream (not just for the health nerds anymore!). I had to steal the title because, the truth is, sitting… Continue reading Sitting is the New Smoking
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