Modern humans spend all their time in one of three positions: sitting (in chairs, on the couch, while driving), standing, or lying flat. No wonder we're so creaky, achy, and misaligned. The human body is meant to move through a wide range of positions every day.
So much truth to this especially for those who work/commute. Before retiring I spent 2 hours commuting, a desk job, and so many meetings. (driving to and sitting through) A large part of my day was spent sitting.
Fortunately my last few years my employer, with a lot of nudging and doctors note, provided me with a sit stand desk and I had a fantastic walking buddy at work. But stretching these muscles like this was not in my daily routine. Now that I am retired I do move more but often find myself at my computer typing away. Maybe it is time to start stretching in a more positive way.
Thoughts? Toy
Quote from: Solars Toy on August 05, 2021, 05:54:19 AMModern humans spend all their time in one of three positions: sitting (in chairs, on the couch, while driving), standing, or lying flat. No wonder we're so creaky, achy, and misaligned. The human body is meant to move through a wide range of positions every day.
So much truth to this especially for those who work/commute. Before retiring I spent 2 hours commuting, a desk job, and so many meetings. (driving to and sitting through) A large part of my day was spent sitting.
Fortunately my last few years my employer, with a lot of nudging and doctors note, provided me with a sit stand desk and I had a fantastic walking buddy at work. But stretching these muscles like this was not in my daily routine. Now that I am retired I do move more but often find myself at my computer typing away. Maybe it is time to start stretching in a more positive way.
Thoughts? Toy
The old saying "use it or lose it" is so true. As I have told Solar at my age I am starting to slow down. Even I can feel it this year.
This is cool stuff. Im gonna try some of it.
Quote from: T Hunt on August 05, 2021, 04:15:25 PMThis is cool stuff. Im gonna try some of it.
Being a gymnast in my youth I was able to contort my body in a lot of weird positions. Those days are gone. I found I can do most of these but definitely feel the stretch and can't hold them for long.
Toy
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