I finally replaced my twenty-year-old office chair at work. One bad part of being self-employed is feeling the need to pinch pennies until they scream. One good part of being self-employed is not having to explain my purchases to anyone. I wound up getting this chair.

Boy, a good chair makes a difference. My lower back is supported. The fabric is super breathable. It’s a much better experience than what I had before.

 

 

 

I needed to replace my old chair, not only because one of the arms was beat to hell, but also because I noticed there were days I stood up and felt it in my back. Unlike the many Glib he-men, I spend most of my day slumped over a computer. All that sitting takes a toll.

So far, I’ve been lucky. My posture hasn’t been compromised. I’m guessing that’s because I’m not completely inert. Working out and stretching, even though it’s a small part of my day, probably has kept my spine, and the muscles connected to it, in reasonably good shape.

 

 

But what about couch potatoes? Is there any hope for them? Notice I said them. I know you Glibfitters don’t have to worry about this.

The short answer is yes. A series of simple stretches throughout the day goes a long way to getting or keeping good posture. Let’s be honest, it’s much better to take a few short breaks to do some stretches than walking around like a human question mark. Unless you’re into that sort of thing. I don’t kink shame.

 

 

Want something a little more advanced? AthleanX has you covered.

Completely off topic: I listened to Joe Rogan’s podcast with Dr. Robert Malone and am halfway through the one with Dr. Peter McCullough. OMG. The incredible groupthink of public health officials and academia is frightening. This is a nonpartisan, or perhaps bipartisan, phenomenon. So, as much as I enjoy pounding on Team Blue, the stupid party is also involved. [Waves at the Trump administration]

There is only one song [lyrics NSFW] that adequately captures my mood after hearing those podcasts.