Designed to Move Book

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Stay Healthy at Work with a NASA-Backed Movement Plan

If you spend most of your day sitting, Designed to Move is your ultimate guide to reclaiming your health—right from your office chair. Written by Dr. Joan Vernikos, former director of NASA’s Life Sciences Division, this book delivers a science-backed program to help you combat the damaging effects of a sedentary lifestyle and unlock the benefits of consistent, gravity-based movement.

Building on the insights of her groundbreaking work, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals, Dr. Vernikos shares how small, intentional habits at work can reverse the symptoms of "sitting disease," slow the aging process, and lead to a lifetime of vitality.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why sitting for long periods harms your body—and how to counteract it.
• Simple, practical movements you can incorporate into your workday to stay healthy and energized.
• The surprising connection between gravity, astronauts’ health, and your well-being.

Packed with actionable tips and based on decades of NASA research, Designed to Move empowers you to stay active and healthy no matter how busy your schedule gets.

Take the first step to a healthier, more vibrant you—without leaving your desk!