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on May 6, 2017
It gives you a good overview about combating the physical problems that are caused by sitting. Mandatory reading for someone who does a lot of deskwork but wants to remajn functional - that being said you dont really need much to get significant results. Just the advice to switch to standing desk and the bracing sequence did a lot for me to address my pains.
on October 29, 2016
Haven't finished reading it yet, but I like the idea the body was meant to move, the suggestions for moving even if confined to sitting, and the mobility techniques.
on December 1, 2016
Purchased in Kindle format but plan to buy it as a hard copy book in order to make doing the exercises easier on a daily basis.
on February 4, 2017
A must book for any desk soldier - break up all those tight spots.
on December 25, 2016
Good introduction to the standing office
on July 24, 2016
Best part of the book is the prescriptive movements
on June 7, 2016
I really love Kelly Starrett's books, and was super excited for this one to come out. I preordered it and read it in a week. Yes, much of the information is similar to what you can find in Ready to Run, one of his other books (HIGHLY recommend), but written from a different perspective and with supporting research to apply it to our desk bound lives.
I run a few times a week (2-3 miles each time) and attempt to work in strength training on a fairly regular basis, That being said, I also spend most of my days sitting at a desk at work. I knew it was not healthy, but this book was a real eye opener. Since reading this book, I have made the effort to move much more throughout the day - I run up and down the steps in our office building a few times a day (5 stories, takes no time at all), and will walk the loop around our complex while on conference calls. It really is amazing how much easier it is to focus once I get back to my desk.
There are many pictures throughout the book illustrating the correct/incorrect ways to move, sit, stand, etc. It's a well-written and organized book, and is a relatively easy read. Why did I knock it down a star? There is a very long section on setting up a sit/stand desk...which is great, but I wish more time had been devoted about other changes that can be made for those of us who can't build our own/install a sit/stand desk in our office.
Overall, it's a great read, and did not disappoint
I run a few times a week (2-3 miles each time) and attempt to work in strength training on a fairly regular basis, That being said, I also spend most of my days sitting at a desk at work. I knew it was not healthy, but this book was a real eye opener. Since reading this book, I have made the effort to move much more throughout the day - I run up and down the steps in our office building a few times a day (5 stories, takes no time at all), and will walk the loop around our complex while on conference calls. It really is amazing how much easier it is to focus once I get back to my desk.
There are many pictures throughout the book illustrating the correct/incorrect ways to move, sit, stand, etc. It's a well-written and organized book, and is a relatively easy read. Why did I knock it down a star? There is a very long section on setting up a sit/stand desk...which is great, but I wish more time had been devoted about other changes that can be made for those of us who can't build our own/install a sit/stand desk in our office.
Overall, it's a great read, and did not disappoint
on September 4, 2016
We have this fantastic carbon-based machine but don’t know how to use it. Kelly makes emphasis on DO NOTs at office together with recommendations. More than that, this is a practical guide full of illustrated exercises meant to ignite a lifestyle change. Body’s user manual? HOW TO maintain a pain FREE body. For sure, lifelong homework for us desk-warriors. Standing for a better life. No magic though, master ourselves demand hard work.
