We, culturally, spend a lot of
time sitting. Some of it is the
nature of our work, or, worse, where our work is located. And then, after work, we get lured in
by a great new television series, a blockbuster film, or even a nice chat over
drinks with friends. What do we
get from all of this? A heck of a
lot of stiffness.
I suggest a two-pronged
approach. No, not sticking two
prongs under our behinds, although that might work…
1. When
possible, stand up and move. Take
a stroll with those friends. Go to
a concert and dance like no one is watching. It might be extreme to use a spin bike as a decorative
element, but in my living room, I have one placed where I can binge watch cop
shows with slightly less guilt.
2. Stretch. Stretching should be our transitional
object. Getting in the car? Stretch. Getting out of the car? Stretch. Done
with dinner? Stretch. Stuck in line? Stretch. Tools help. I
have a point-pressing duck and a lacrosse ball in my car. I travel with yoga tune-up balls and
sometimes even rollers.
If we do these two things, when
we get to our workouts, we will find that our bodies move better.
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