Most people today lead sedentary lifestyles, and do not get enough exercise. We sit in vehicles to get to work, where we sit at desks. And, at the end of the day, we return home and sit down to relax.
For optimum health, we need to move – the more body parts that move, in varied positions, the better. As movement becomes a smaller part of our day, joints stiffen, posture changes and our metabolisms shift. If your only exercise is heading to the barn after work or a lunch hour workout, the benefits may be negated by the amount of time you have sat throughout the day.
Movement/exercise is nutrition for your body superficially and on a cellular level. Exercise preserves lean muscle mass and bone density, improves fitness, function and mood. When you exercise properly, in good alignment, your bones load properly, your core is active and you stay healthy.