Katy Bowman argues chronic stillness, not sitting itself, damages health. One workout can't undo hours of sitting. Instead, move throughout the day in small ways: use a standing desk, sit on the floor, move while doing chores, take frequent short breaks.
Today's book Don't Just Sit There by Katie Bowman. A movement rich, eye opening guide that shows how sedentary culture is wrecking our bodies and how small, consistent changes can restore your health. Here's your one minute summary. Sitting isn't the problem. Stillnesses. Your body needs constant, varied movement, not hours locked in one posture. Exercise isn't enough. One workout a day one won't undo 10 hours of sitting. You need movement throughout your day. Change your environment. Swap your chair for a standing desk. Sit on the floor. Walk while you talk. Be wild your space. Stack your movement. Build natural movement into everyday life. Housework, walking, squatting, Playing with your kid. I've played more ping pong over the last couple months than ever before. Little movements add up. Don't underestimate the impact of frequent move low intensity movement done consistently. You're built to move not just at the gym, but all day long. So what's one way you'll move more and sit less today.
