James A. Levine (1)

Levine presents an interesting take on what sounds like a very difficult subject for anyone to pay attention to. There is more to be considered than you might think. We all know we sit too much and get more lethargic and unhealthy by the hour, and have been rather content to do so. But this guy actually gets and keeps your attention with this subject. Who knew there are schools or offices with desks that are programed to keep you standing for awhile ? Who knew there are people who are genuinely interested in solving the couch potato problem and are working to do so ? And who would guess there are many people who are happy for it ? Once in awhile, life works at getting better. This was interesting.… (mais)

I wanted to like this book - I agree with the basic premise and was looking forward to reading the hard science and perhaps some strategies to reduce sedentariness in your own life. But this was written SO annoyingly: lots of useless filler, stupid quizzes, the petty use of nicknames such at Dr. Smallbrain and Professor Fartoobusy for individuals the author found unhelpful/didn't like. I did enjoy the two chapters that had case studies on increasing nonexercise daily activity in the work place and in a school environment, but really this book could have just been an article, and I would have been much happier and got the same amount out of it.… (mais)