Move Your DNA 2nd ed: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement
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Bestselling Move Your DNA has shaken up the health and fitness world with this message: there is more to movement than exercise. "A landmark in explaining biomechanics." Dr. Joan Vernikos, Former Director of NASA’s life science division and author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals It’s often said that "movement is medicine," but rarely is the how behind the power of movement explained. It’s not only our whole body that’s moving; our cells are being moved as our limbs push and pull to locomote us around, and each movement moves our cells uniquely. Some of the "big ideas" in this paradigm-shifting book include: The human body evolved to a tremendous amount of certain movements―like walking, squatting, hanging, and carrying ―loads our bodies still require to work well, even though they’re mostly gone from our "convenience-centric" culture. Many of the ailments we face today relate to how little we move and how stiff our bodies are when we do move. Body issues are often more accurately symptoms of "movement malnutrition." Why a physical therapist or personal trainer is coaching you in alignment or "good form": we’re adapting most to our daily positioning! It’s not only "move more," it’s "move more of your body parts!" (All bodies, couch potatoes to high-level athletes have areas that can be nourished with better movement.) We’re using exercise like "movement vitamins" instead of addressing the deeper issue of a poor movement diet. We should be using both! Move Your DNA also contains: 40+ corrective exercises to help you find your "sticky spots" ―areas of your body that just aren’t moving (even when the rest of you moves a lot) alignment checks and a guide to increasing your walking movements simple lifestyle changes to get you moving more (without always needing to add exercise!). Keen laypeople, yoga and pilates teachers, fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, physical therapists, and athletes can all use this humorous, passionate, and science-based guide to finally getting the movement every body requires. Review: This book is incredibly well written and for someone like me who gets frustrated by masses of 'tech speak' ... - I bought this book a couple of weeks ago and can categorically say it is changing my life. I was hooked from the off. This book is incredibly well written and for someone like me who gets frustrated by masses of 'tech speak' it was a blessing. Not only is the information explained that your brain soaks it up like a sponge, but the little diagrams and layman's terms are understood by even the most stubborn of learners ie me. It has turned into not so much just 'a book' for me but some sort of bible that I preach at anyone who will listen. I have ditched my desk and found bliss working at my computer crossed legged on the floor. My dog thinks life is that bit more wonderful as we now go on longer walks where there are woods so I can play on trees, wiggle my feet on rocks, balance on . . anything. Basically, just by reading Katy's book I have realised I need to start living my life rather than existing. The exercises work. I have been dealing with shoulder issues (rotator cuff styleeeeee) and stuffed my achilles up running. Now both are calming down (it is only week 2 give them time) and I truly believe that through following the path of this knowledge my body will be tickey boo in no time. Not only this but a friend of mine keeps being put on hold as he slips his disc. From the information I garnered through this book I was able to show him that just by placing his feet at a different angle would help. We both stood outside our work and did one of the exercises (feet forward etc) and were simultaneously amazed by how out of whack our bodies where. Move Your DNA not only opens your mind to realising you do not know enough about your own body, but it gives you all the starter blocks to sorting it out, straightening it out and strengthening it from the toes upward. I honestly can not recommend this book enough (can you tell?) and will be off to buy Alignment Matters as soon as I have finished doing all the exercises in this one and maybe read through it a couple of times again. Life changer (for the better) book. PS if you are anything like me, when you read this and get to the bit about the arteries and veins in your hand pictures you will experience a gasp and a huge "AHAAA" moment. Review: A good book - A good quality and interesting book
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,230 Reviews |
H**I
This book is incredibly well written and for someone like me who gets frustrated by masses of 'tech speak' ...
I bought this book a couple of weeks ago and can categorically say it is changing my life. I was hooked from the off. This book is incredibly well written and for someone like me who gets frustrated by masses of 'tech speak' it was a blessing. Not only is the information explained that your brain soaks it up like a sponge, but the little diagrams and layman's terms are understood by even the most stubborn of learners ie me. It has turned into not so much just 'a book' for me but some sort of bible that I preach at anyone who will listen. I have ditched my desk and found bliss working at my computer crossed legged on the floor. My dog thinks life is that bit more wonderful as we now go on longer walks where there are woods so I can play on trees, wiggle my feet on rocks, balance on . . anything. Basically, just by reading Katy's book I have realised I need to start living my life rather than existing. The exercises work. I have been dealing with shoulder issues (rotator cuff styleeeeee) and stuffed my achilles up running. Now both are calming down (it is only week 2 give them time) and I truly believe that through following the path of this knowledge my body will be tickey boo in no time. Not only this but a friend of mine keeps being put on hold as he slips his disc. From the information I garnered through this book I was able to show him that just by placing his feet at a different angle would help. We both stood outside our work and did one of the exercises (feet forward etc) and were simultaneously amazed by how out of whack our bodies where. Move Your DNA not only opens your mind to realising you do not know enough about your own body, but it gives you all the starter blocks to sorting it out, straightening it out and strengthening it from the toes upward. I honestly can not recommend this book enough (can you tell?) and will be off to buy Alignment Matters as soon as I have finished doing all the exercises in this one and maybe read through it a couple of times again. Life changer (for the better) book. PS if you are anything like me, when you read this and get to the bit about the arteries and veins in your hand pictures you will experience a gasp and a huge "AHAAA" moment.
I**Y
A good book
A good quality and interesting book
R**E
Enjoyable book on Natural movement
Really enjoyed this read. I read another way more expensive title in the natural movement field and was not too impressed. This book however dives deep into a very important subject when it comes to reclaiming our health and gives simple, actionable information with great theory behind why this is necessary. Also the section on squatting was fascinating and this lady clearly knows her stuff. It missed out on 5 stars for me because some of the exercises were so detailed it’s hard to get them 100% from a book but this would be the case with any format other than teaching in person most likely.
M**Y
Clearly written with excellent diagrams
Informative and clearly set out in logical format. Practice exercises with sound explanations of rationale and tips to aid progression Love it!
D**D
Much more than just another book on Paleo movement!
Just wanting to say that I totally love Katy's book - it's much more than just one more 'paleo' book. Many of her insights on Natural movement I haven't read elsewhere & she gives excellent advice on how to transition safely to move more naturally & to improve your health. Our bodies have evolved to do certain things and if we don't do those things our health suffers. Thanks Katy, this is important reading.
J**O
Also useful information to help change our all too sedentary lives ...
Fascinating read with a holistic approach to movement and health, with exercises to help combat the restrictions on movement that modern life imposes. Also useful information to help change our all too sedentary lives by changing everyday habits. Wish this book had been around when I was raising my children .....
A**R
An intresting take on natural movement.
An interesting read and you can tell the author knows her bio-mechanics. The book is split into 2 parts. In part 1 Katy lays out her ideas about natural movement. Part 2 is a series of correctives and streches to enable you to move better.
H**S
This Healed Me!
One and half month ago I was at my spinal surgeon reviewing my MRI. I had several slipped discs and was in horrendous pain, and was not able to do anything. I bought this book after someone mentioned it to me, and it has changed my life. I now sleep on the floor and I will never again sleep on a bed. The first few nights on the floor were hard, but I slowly got used to it. Now its the best ever, I feel it stretching my spine. I'm also no longer using chairs, and just try to stand or sit on the floor. I'm able to take care of my children, and do my daily tasks again. Thank you Katy Bowman for giving back my back. Life Changing!!! Read it!
F**T
Move
You always are transforming by How you move or Don’t move. So move more, on diversity and quality ;) Great starting book.
E**A
A reasonable and pleasant approach to long-term health
Enjoyed this book, good suggestions to follow in everyday life
N**.
Favorite book
Great condition.
C**N
Excellent read
Easy to read, light approach to a serious topic!
K**N
A brilliant book from a brilliant mind.
Katy Bowman... The information Katy Bowman delivers has changed the way I live my life. I follow Katy's work through various media types- videos, podcasts, movement lessons, facebook etc. This book is the pinnacle of all of the information she has delivered to this point and it can be either a starting point for people just learning about her concepts for the first time, or is also great for people with more understanding of these concepts. I have read the book and listened to the audio version after that. I will probably read it several more times over the next year or so. There is such a wealth of information, and yet it is so easy to read and flows magically. I believe these concepts are so overlooked in our cultures, yet so incredibly important to our health, yet so incredibly obvious and simple once you hear it. I want to share it with the world (sorry that sounds super cheesy) and I ordered 5 copies so that I could give them as gifts to people that I think might like the material, or to lend/give to people that seem interested through everyday conversations I have (I try to bring up various movement topics frequently throughout my days). Read it. Give it some time and read it again. I also Highly recommend searching Katy Bowman in the podcast app and listening to them whilst walking. (her own show is great but my favourites are the ones she is a guest speaker on, and there a fair few of them) Incredibly interesting stuff and they are free so thats always good... Although I am a fan of digital books in general, in my opinion this one is best read from a physical book as there will be times when you want to flip back and forward to look at diagrams or re-check a term, something like that. A brilliant book from a brilliant mind. 10 stars out of 5. The end.
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