Get Up and Get Moving!

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Scary statistic that I just read in the most recent edition of Anytime Fitness' periodical publication......
The average American spends over half of their lifetime sitting! As the article points out between watching tv on the couch, driving and working desk jobs, the majority of our waking hours are spent seated. With this in mind is it any wonder obesity rates are through the roof, Type II Diabetes is an epidemic and other conditions related to poor circulation are insanely high these days? To compound this issue even further, sitting places more stress on the spine than standing.  As a Chiropractor this is of special concern to me, because the more stress on the spine means more chance of the bones in the spine misaligning and leading to nervous system dysfunction.  It also means premature degeneration of the intervertebral discs and the bones.

The takeaway??? Use some of at couch time to get out and get active! 20 to 30 minutes a day of continuous activity that increases the heart rate slightly and causes you to work up a light sweat is all it takes to increase and preserve health.  No need in over complicating things when it comes to creating a basic exercise routine either.  What I suggest to all my new Practice Members is beginning a simple walking program.  Start by walking 20 minutes per day, 3 days a week.  If you have any health conditions or concerns, check with your healthcare professional prior to beginning an exercise routine.

In Wellness and Love,

Dr. Chris

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