Take a Seat

How comfortably can you sit on the floor? Criss-cross style — no problem? Or does your back start yelling at you after 30 seconds?

I’m a fan of simple things that improve your health without getting in the way of your life. One of those things: occasionally choosing the floor instead of the couch.

It’s a chance to tinker with your movement. To notice if your hips rotate, your spine moves, and your ankles actually work. No equipment needed — just sit. Shift around, explore positions, feel the stretch. When you’re done, climb back on the couch.

It’s a foolproof way to get a little more movement, better mobility, and a skill you used to own as a kid but lost somewhere along the way.

— Justin Miner