Please Stand Up!

I know many of you are like me, and have a regular office job by day. Of course, we in the movement industry always talk about how humans have not evolved to the point where sitting at a desk all day is not doing anything other than ruining our bodies, but have any of you tried standing up at work?

I have been doing it for the past few days just on a whim, and man, it feels great! Posture is better, knees seem to not ache as much. It's pretty much like how they tell office workers to get up and walk every hour or so to get the blood flowing, but instead, you are already up!

I find productivity to be better overall as well, since you are literally always on your toes. Ever notice how when you are comfortable in your seat, it's hard to get yourself to stand up to do other things? No worries at all with this method. Best of all, you are much less likely to fall asleep at your desk or experience that dreaded food coma after a moderately sized meal! What do you guys think? Any experience with this method?

This guy would be proud.
    

Ever Seen a Fat Skater Kid?

Me neither. Of course, it could be one of two things: The fat kid tried skateboarding, and eventually quit because it was too hard, or he stuck with it, got relatively proficient, and leaned the heck out! 

 

The bottom line is that skateboarding is great cardio! Now, I am not talking about X-Games style tricks and flips, but rather just "surfing the streets" on a cruiser board or longboard.

 

These past two weeks, I've been simply taking the Globe Bantam board out for a 30 minute spin per day, in the city streets, in the park trail... here, there, and everywhere. I've gotten so lean, even my skinny jeans are sagging now!

 

Don't let the societal perception of "skating" deter you (why is it that you see bicyclists of all ages, but rarely, if ever, a skateboarder over 30?). Dust off that old board, and prepare for one of the most effective, fun methods of stripping the fat off your body! In addition, it is a great mode of transportation!

 

Prepare to get lean!
-EW

Skateboarding is Not a Crime!

Looking for a fun way to get in shape without spending a whole lot of cash, yet still be cool at the same time? Skateboarding is the way to go! Not only is it a great cardio exercise, but you also work on balance and leg muscles as well.

Growing up, I was never really much of a skater, as I was more of a BMX'er. However, as an adult, I've always thought that a skateboard would make for an excellent transportation device. Although I had been considering getting one for awhile, I'd never really been compelled enough to actually shell out the bucks... until now.

I was just poking about in Santa Monica the other day, when I noticed these cool boards made of plastic! This particular design made by Globe is one of many from various brands (others include Penny and Stereo) setting the trend for this new throwback wave of skating. I knew I couldn't leave the store without one of my very own!

And guess what? I've been hooked ever since! It's too early to tell how much leaner I'll get from adding skateboarding to my repertoire, but I'm sure it will pay quick dividends, not to mention how much fun I'll be having!

In closing, if you are still unsure about the health benefits of skating, just answer this one last question...

Have you ever seen a fat skater kid? Exactly.

Happy as a lark!