Sit Longer~Die Sooner

Study: 240,000 adults over 8 1⁄2 years – watching a large amount of television was associated with a higher risk of death, including from cardiovascular disease – even for participants who reported seven or more hours a week of moderate-to-vigorous exercise. The research, published in 2012 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, used TV viewing and overall sitting time as a proxy for sedentary behavior.

“All the movements a person does during the day—from getting up to close the garage to rocking in a chair—are non-scheduled physical activities that can make a big difference in terms of daily calorie expenditure by causing a person’s metabolism to increase.”

ANOTHER REASON 10 MINUTES A DAY OF StrongPosture® exercise can help you Stand Taller & Live Longer

WSJ March 11, 2013, 6:53 p.m. ET- Hard Math: Adding Up Just How Little We Actually Move

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Dr. Steven Weiniger

Internationally renowned posture expert, Dr. Steven Weiniger, has trained tens of thousands of practitioners to first rehab injuries and then keep patients moving well with StrongPosture® rehab protocols. He’ll show you how to add services, reduce drop-off, transition patients from rehab to wellness care, and grow word-of-mouth referrals - using effective, engaging protocols. Dr. Weiniger is the founder of the advanced posture specialist certification, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP®), setting the clinical standard for posture improvement and rehab protocols with clinicians worldwide. His expertise is featured extensively in media including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and Global News.