10% Happier with Dan Harris An Owner’s Manual for Your Body | Juliet and Kelly Starrett
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Jun 12, 2023 
Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of "Built to Move," share their expertise on improving mobility and body durability. They discuss the limitations of the fitness industry and emphasize the importance of simple habits like getting up off the ground unassisted. The couple advocates for daily walking, recommending a goal of 8,000 steps, and introduces tests to assess mobility. They also touch on the significance of nutrition, proper sleep, and breathing techniques to enhance vitality and well-being.
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Fitness Industry Shortcomings
- The fitness industry has failed to translate high-performance principles into everyday life.
- This failure is evident in worsening health metrics across the population.
Integrating Fitness into Daily Life
- Integrate fitness into daily life, rather than treating it as a separate, one-hour activity.
- Find opportunities to improve mobility throughout the day, without needing formal exercise.
Dan's Sit-and-Rise Experience
- Dan Harris tried the sit-and-rise test and was able to get up, but with some momentum.
- This test assesses hip range of motion and is surprisingly challenging for many adults.
