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“These practices employ the basic principles of movement which are meant to protect joints and
have minimal movement in the spine,” Mr. Irigoyen said. “The goal is to maintain a neutral spine
and pelvis when sitting, standing or walking.”
The UCLA researchers say future studies that look at the type of activity taking place with sitting
and classifying it as “mentally active” or “mentally inactive” sitting should be explored. Reducing
sedentary behavior by 25 percent could potentially prevent more than one million cases of
Alzheimer’s worldwide, they note.
In addition to making changes to your physical activity, changing your mindset about taking care
of your body is also key, Mr. Irigoyen adds.
“With more awareness about your body and how it feels, you can take charge of yourself and do
what’s necessary to stay healthy and feel good,” he said.
