Many a movement has called itself a holistic wellness practice designed in the pursuit of greater health. Diets, exercise programs, and philosophies all boast a newer, more vibrant person than the one you currently embody. Some of these movements are based on legitimate medical studies, while others are focused more on selling a product. Is nutritious movement legitimate, or just another trend?

What Is “Nutritious Movement”?

The term “nutritious movement” was coined by Katy Bowman, a woman whose career was initially devoted to the typical gym grind, before morphing into a more holistic, relaxed approach to exercise and general fitness. Nutritious movement is based on the idea that the movement you complete throughout the day is more than enough to provide an adequate amount of exercise.

This particular philosophy does not believe in the notion of sitting around all day and calling it good. Instead, it urges practitioners to move as much and as organically as possible. Rather than sitting in front of a TV with your partner at the end of a long day, take a long walk outside. Instead of falling into a plush four-poster bed, let the movement of bending and rising from a mattress on the floor give your body additional movement.

How Does Nutritious Movement Affect Diabetes?

This system of movement affects diabetes in that it provides a means of exercise without creating a lot of strain or requiring any kind of equipment, unlike numerous exercise regimens, programs, and gym classes. Engaging your body regularly throughout the day to fulfill its requirements for activity may prove difficult at first, but may be a more readily sustainable option for the rest of your life.

Nutritious movement can also help people who have diabetes and nerve damage. Many exercise options are off limits or are considered risky for people with nerve damage in their extremities, but simply adding natural movement to your day, such as squatting to pick up your children, or sitting on the floor for meals can improve your overall health and fitness.

Furniture and Movement

Furniture is seen as a great source of convenience—but also one of hindering organic movement. After all, you exert far more effort pushing yourself to stand from the floor than you do simply scooting to the edge of the couch and standing. To add more movement into your life, you do not have to eschew all furniture and sleep, work, and eat on the floor, but limiting the time you spend in chairs, on couches, or in bed will certainly get you going in the right direction.