Movement Matters

Movement Matters is a delight to read and will help every family. Its implications extend far beyond our individual lives.Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and Vitamin N "Tying together ecological sustainability and modern lifestyles, this book focuses on the science of moving in healthy ways as a means of healing both the earth and the individual. Its heavy emphasis on healthy living generates a necessary bridge between personal well-being and the well-being of the whole environment, and is yet another strong voice in the general call for more active, mindful lifestyle choices. Bowman, a biomechanist, does a fine job communicating the hidden significance of everyday acts, such as walking, sitting, and buying prepared food, in digestible sound bites. This is no dense academic treatise; it is written specifically to appeal to the average person, actively acknowledging commonly asked questions about activity and exercise. Movement Matters is a continuation in a popular trend toward a holistic approach to health and ecology. Ideal for nutritionists, fitness experts, and anyone seeking an all-around healthier lifestyle."Foreword Reviews "This book is for thinkers...A gem for the modern yoga teacher."Shut Up & Yoga "In Movement Matters youll find radical new clarity on how to fulfill [your role in the ecosystem] in a meaningful way. Do not expect a list of exercises or go-to movements. Expect to shift your perspective. Dont expect an easy read. Expect an engrossing one, one that will leave you not only a better mover, but a better human animal."Breaking Muscle "With Movement Matters, Katy Bowman has produced a thoughtfuland radicaltreatise that is a must-read for those interested in their personal healthand the health of the body politic and planet. A stellar read."Rose Hayden-Smith, author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I "Everyone should read this book."Paleo Magazine "Ive spent almost twenty years talking to people about food and specifically why good food matters. Ive made my case using biology and ecology, talking about our hunter-gatherer past. What I missed is all the movement that went into not just our food but also our lives. This is why movement mattersand fortunately for you, Katy Bowman has tackled this topic in a way that has never been done before."Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution "Perfect for the person who cant sit still!"National Outdoor Leadership School, from their list of 10 Favorite Books About Leadership By Women Katy Bowman is one of the worlds leading experts on the ecology of human movement. She offers a timely and fascinating collection of essays that are designed to inspire a movement-based lifestyleessential for our long-term survival as adaptive humans. A must-read for anyone who cares about their health."Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot "What a breath of fresh air! Katy Bowman, like her books, oozes originality and intelligence. In Movement Matters, she makes readers see how movement isnt something you doits something you areThe world, the fitness industry, and those of you at home aspiring for well-being will really benefit from Katys life-enhancing information."Ellen Barrett, author of The 28 Days Lighter Diet "[Bowmans] insights are empowering and enlightening."Erwan Le Corre, founder of MovNat, author of The Practice of Natural Movement "This gorgeous book opens the door to a new way of thinking and being. Katy teaches us how each movement, no matter how small it may seem, matters. You cant help but want to become more active in every aspect of your life."Kristin Meekhof, author of A Widows Guide to Healing "One of the unfortunate side effects of living in complex, modern societies is the distance

Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader of the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S. is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Her eight books, including the groundbreaking Move Your DNA, have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. Bowman teaches movement globally and speaks about sedentarism and movement ecology to academic and scientific audiences such as the Ancestral Health Summit and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Her work is regularly featured in diverse media such as the Today Show, CBC Radio One, the Seattle Times, the Joe Rogan Experience, and Good Housekeeping. One of Maria Shrivers Architects of Change and an America Walks Woman of the Walking Movement, Bowman consults on educational and living space design to encourage movement-rich habitats. She has worked with companies like Patagonia, Nike, and Google as well as a wide range of non-profits and other communities to create greater access to her move more, move more body parts, move more for what you need message. Her movement education company, Nutritious Movement, is based in Washington State, where she lives with her family.

Foreword Introduction Movement: Outsourced Science Moves Muscle: A Simple Model Expand Your Muscle Model Youre More Than (Two of) Your Parts Proof Putting All Your Eggs in One Comment Basket Dont Be a Stupid Sometimes Science Is Sedentary Dear Katy Nature Moves Analogous Thigmomorphogenesis Shaped by the Trees First Hike Tree Bones A Matter of Perspective Wet Bones Myopic You Speak How You Are Outdoor School Dear Katy Food Moves Must Work for Food Those Other Nutrients Mammals Suck Forage Kitchen Movement A Sedentary Culture Eats Movement as a Commodity Dear Katy Just Move Part-Minded Stack Your Life Maximalism Nutrient Dense Geese, or Movement Ecology Natural Movement Is Efficient Natural Movement Is Joyful Movement is Counter-Culture Movement is Not Medicine Vitamin Community Personal Mission Statement Elderberry Dear Katy Afterword and Acknowledgments Appendices Appendix 1: Nature in Education Appendix 2: Foraging Appendix 3: Breastfeeding Index About the Author