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In this quick-fire game, I rate things in health and wellness on a scale of 1-10. | Mark Sisson

In this quick fire game I rate things in health and wellness from a scale 1-10. | Mark Sisson

Humans weren’t built for chairs, screens, and stillness. We were built to walk, carry, squat, climb, sprint, and play—every single day. Movement isn’t “exercise.” It’s a biological requirement. When you move often, your joints stay young, your metabolism stays sharp, your mind stays clear, and your body remembers what it was designed to do. You don’t need more hacks. You need to move like a human again. | Mark Sisson

After a tough workout, I focus on a few key strategies to boost my recovery and adaptation. First, I lie down and elevate my legs for about 10 minutes, allowing my parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and help me relax. Then, I switch gears and move around a bit—nothing strenuous, just gentle walking to keep my body active and avoid being sedentary. I also pay attention to my nutrition, planning to refeed about four hours after my workout. It’s interesting that this delay is beneficial; by

3.4K views · 83 reactions | Pushups: I get a lot of questions from folks who have shoulder issues or who are beginning body weight training. In both cases, people want an easier but effective alternative to the traditional military-style pushup—one that can help them build strength in a sustainable, safe way. I find the incline pushup is a great modification for anyone looking to get a solid upper body workout with less joint stress. #liveawesome | Mark Sisson | Facebook