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Podcast: AGEIST
Episode: Katy Bowman Says Stop Over-Exercising
Description: What if the aches and pains of aging weren’t inevitable but simply a sign of movement malnourishment? Katy Bowman, biomechanist and author of several books, including Move Your DNA, returns to challenge everything you thought you knew about exercise and health. She introduces the idea of a “movement diet”—a diverse mix of postures and motions your body needs daily for optimal function—and breaks down how to rethink movement beyond the gym. Plus, she explains why sitting on the floor could be more beneficial than a workout and how every activity in your day, from chores to rest, can...