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(Health-NewsWire.Net, November 16, 2015 ) Portland, OR -- Anyone spending time online lately has likely seen or heard the alarming expression "sitting is the new smoking" appearing in articles, blog post titles, or on their Facebook news feed.
Although it isn't a surprise to most people that living a sedentary life is a poor long-term health strategy, the experts are now cautioning that it's not enough to simply workout once or twice a week and spend the rest of the time sitting behind a desk or on a couch. The latest recommendations for optimal health: spend more time doing low intensity movement throughout the day for better health.
James Cedar, High Performance Coach(TM) and founder of Portland, Oregon based company TUFF Active Gear teaches his coaching clients the importance of incorporating low intensity, frequent movement into their workdays. He explains, "Movement is life. Many of our body's systems function optimally when we move more: digestion, circulation, immunity, and metabolism all improve. Our brains benefit from movement, so strategically timed breaks where we get up, move, stretch, and breath will improve focus and increase our productivity and give us better overall health."
James tailors his clients' movement routines according to their needs and proclivities. Some examples of mini-movement routines that he and his clients come up with include simple things like taking a quick walk around the block in between tasks, performing a couple of minutes of light stretching every hour, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, simple invigorating breathing exercises, and applying self-massage techniques to stiff muscles.
James says, "I recommend that my clients incorporate the use of self-massage tools into their daily movement regimen. Things like muscle rollers are easy to use and get people moving more and improves their energy and health." A muscle roller is a massage tool that resembles a rolling pin for muscles.
Massage tools allow people to experience the benefits of massage as frequently as desired. They offer a low-cost option for experiencing massage therapy daily, which allows the person to benefit from the confirmed benefits that come with frequent massage sessions: stress relief, improved sleep, better energy, less pain and stiffness, improved mood, and improved immunity.
It is because of this list of health promoting benefits that James calls self-massage "the perfect low-intensity activity" to break up the workday—a day that often involves an excess of sitting. James says, "This becomes a huge epiphany for my clients when they realize they can get to the end of the workweek feeling energized and ready to spend time with their loved ones instead of wiped out and exhausted."
About TUFF Active Gear
TUFF Active Gear provides high quality, durable gear for fitness and active lifestyles with a focus on excellent customer experience and satisfaction. TUFF Active Gear is committed to supporting and promoting functional movement and optimal wellness. TUFF STX muscle roller stick is designed with quality and performance in mind.
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James Cedar
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