Physical activity guidelines tell us to do this, that, and the other. Engage in 150-300 of moderate to vigorous physical activity weekly Strength train twice per week Sit less every day The formula works (lowers risk for major diseases), yet these tasks are recommended minimum requirements. Want more gains? Want better health outcomes? Then you […]
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Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor of evolutionary biology at Harvard University, published “Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding” on January 5th, 2021. I previously read Lieberman’s book “The Story of the Human Body” published in 2015. This book provided much of the foundation for my understanding how and why modern
Today is the first Monday after New Year’s. All systems go on New Year’s Resolution’s right? After all, the exercise program and diet starts today! On Monday… Getting fit and healthy is a two-pronged approach. Prong #1: Increasing exercise time Exercising on a regular basis is well documented by government health agencies and the World
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In my quest to better understand the mysteries of sitting and inactivity, I am always seeking out new ways to learn about a familiar topic. You may have noticed on my Instagram feed (@behaviorfit) that I completed an online certificate program by Mobility WOD (WOD is CrossFit jargon for workout-of-the-day). Dr. Kelly Starrett is a
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Exercise. Sitting. Standing. This blog is the third and final article in the BehaviorFit “Know Your Recommendations” movement series. In the first article, Do You Need 10,000 steps Every Day?, I covered issues centered around the lofty 10,000 steps per day recommendation. In the second article, But Can I Sit At Work?, I discussed what
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We live in a very advanced, technological age. Humans have created electric cars and are planning a trip to Mars. It is incredible to see how people are getting fit and healthier with recent advancements in sport, science, and nutrition. This time of year brings us “doorbusters” and savings galore on the latest gadgets and
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The benefits of exercise have been well documented. So don’t stop. However, research about we how spend the rest of our time not exercising paints a different picture. So, what I am I talking about? Each day we are given 24 hours. What we do with our time, related to overall physical activity, is very
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