JJFit Book Club: “Body Electric” by Manoush Zomorodi

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JJFit Book Club: “Body Electric” by Manoush Zomorodi

I was lucky enough to attend a Commonwealth Club discussion last week that answered questions my clients and I have wondered about for years: aside from working out (i.e., getting sufficient cardio, mobility and strength training), how much movement do we actually need during the workday when we’re stuck at desks and on devices? Thanks to Manoush Zomorodi’s new book, Body Electric — based largely on a fascinating study conducted with 20,000 participants in partnership with NPR and Columbia University Medical Center researcher Keith Diaz, PhD — we now have a pretty solid answer: five minutes of super-simple movement for every 30 minutes of sitting.

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Try "Exercise Snacks" for Better Health and Fitness

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Try "Exercise Snacks" for Better Health and Fitness

"Exercise snacks" are having a moment in the mainstream media and I’m loving it. I've talked for years with clients about the benefits of supplementing longer, traditional workouts with "little bites of movement" throughout the day. Sitting for hours and not moving is the enemy to good health for so many reasons. So finding ways to get up and do something awesome for your body (and your cells) is key to better health. Don't get too bogged down with the protocol. Just embrace the concept of trying to get up and do some intentional movement at least every hour of the day.

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Ouch! Too Much Sitting Leads to Muscle Pain. What to Do? (Law.com)

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Ouch! Too Much Sitting Leads to Muscle Pain. What to Do? (Law.com)

Many of my clients suffer from occasional muscle spasms in the back, hips, legs and shoulders due to what I call “desk life.”Mobility, strength and core training can help guard against these problems, but sometimes it’s necessary to go a step further to help treat and prevent flare-ups, whether they’re caused by too much sitting or by an injury. Common ways to deal with muscle spasms include visiting a chiropractor, physical therapist or massage therapist. But there are some less common ways. Check out my latest Law.com column for four treatments that many of my clients have used to reduce pain and get back on their feet again.

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