Designed to Move: The Science-Backed Program to Fight Sitting Disease and Enjoy Lifelong Health [Paperback]

A practical, easy-to-follow movement plan to help deskbound professionals fight the debilitating, life-shortening effects of sitting disease.Part I Astronauts, Aging & SittingChapter 1 My Journey: NASA, Gravity and Health Chapter 2 The Problem: Gravity Deprivation Chapter 3 Causes & Consequences: The Science of Sitting and StandingPart II Postural Changes, Smart & Frequent MovementChapter 4 The Mechanism at Work That No One Told You About Chapter 5 Solutions: Better World, Better Health Part science and part solution,Designed to Moveexplores the reasons movement matters—and how movement fits easily into your everyday life. Rich in practical tips for varying ages and stages, this book is an essential guide to exercising your biological need to move. —Katy Bowman, M.S., author of the bestsellingMove Your DNA Joan Vernikos is an incredibly energetic and inspiring woman who is focused on educating the public on the importance of moving away from a sedentary lifestyle. —Dr. Dawn Kernagis, research scientist and aquanaut on NASA's NEEMO undersea lab Designed to Movegives us the solution to improve our health and well-being. —Scott Parazynski, astronaut and physician