Prolonged sitting is injurious to health! Here s how you should avoid it
âFirst move well, then move oftenâ Gray Cook, physiotherapist
We have often been reminded that lack of enthusiasm to move or lethargy is one of the main contributors to all major health problems. It is also said, âThe best posture is the next position,â which is embodied by a construction worker, nurse or waiter who is constantly on the move. They burn approximately 1300 to 1400 non-exercise activity calories â NEAT calories. Compare this to the sedentary occupation of a receptionist, IT analyst or accountant, who burns merely 300 to 600 calories, making a difference of 1300 calories a day. So, one hour of exercise, after being desk bound during the entire day, is still 1300 less calories.
This Top Trainer s Mobility Routine Targets 4 Main Problem Areas
Improve mobility in your shoulders, thoracic spine, hips, and ankles with these moves. Jan 27, 2021
If your body has constant aches and pains, at least some of your problem might be due to mobility issues. Most people are lacking mobility in sufficient areas due to a lack of movement combined with the funky positions we put our bodies in throughout the day, says Jeremy Ethier, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, and founder of Built with Science.
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Ethier says that researchers Gray Cook and Mike Boyle have identified four main problem areas where people tend to lack mobility the most via their Joint-By-Joint Approach methodology: the shoulders, thoracic spine, hips, and ankles. Here, Ethier shares a mobility test for each body part, and specific exercise moves that will help improve mobility if you are indeed lacking.