The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 234: It Takes a Long Time for the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle to Catch Up With You | Darryl Edwards, Primal Play
Jan 8, 2024
Darryl Edwards, founder of Primal Play and author, shares his inspiring journey from a sedentary life to embracing joyful movement. He discusses the detrimental effects of a sedentary lifestyle and emphasizes the need for playful activity in both children and adults. Darryl highlights how reconnecting with natural movement patterns can foster well-being, and he encourages finding joy in physical engagement. With a focus on the importance of play, he inspires listeners to break free from societal exercise norms and rediscover their playful spirits.
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From Sedentary Programmer To Play Founder
- Darryl describes a U-shaped movement curve: active childhood, sedentary adulthood, then rediscovery of movement.
- He left a secure programming job to pursue joyful movement and create Primal Play.
Play As A Movement Framework
- Primal Play blends play research, evolutionary biology, and exercise physiology to reframe movement.
- The goal is intrinsic joyful movement, not chore-like exercise.
Health Rebuilt Through Functional Movement
- In his 30s Daryl faced high blood pressure, chronic pain, and low energy before changing habits.
- Years later he regained strength and now relishes functional tasks like moving heavy furniture.
