“We don't expend energy doing anything. We've actually engineered regular daily physical activity out of our lives.” - Professor Adrian Bauman, University of Sydney 

Engineered? Is that really true!? Let's put it to the test:

I wanted to update my kitchen storage. I investigated purchasing pot racks that neatly organize lids and pots upright & smoothly slide in & out of the cabinet.

Then I realized it would limit the integration of bending, squatting, and reaching to get my pots each night.

I drove to drop my son off at a friend’s house. As I reversed I realized that the rear camera replaced my need to rotate my trunk.

When I began teaching yoga, reversing the car used to be the best example of how we naturally integrate twists into our day.

I placed my infant in the baby swing when she was getting sleepy. No need to walk her in the stroller or around the house.

Hmmm....maybe I agree, Prof Bauman.

Have you inadvertently cut natural movement out of your daily life? How are things different than even 10 years ago? Where can you add or keep movement?

If so, we want to hear what you notice! Comment on our blog post or on @inwardoffice on social media.

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100 Years Ago, Exercise Was Blended Into Daily Life, NPR: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127525702

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