Sit smarter, not harder: Scott Donkin at TEDxLincoln

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Published 2013-11-20
Sitting too long or too wrong creates weakness in individuals, organizations, and society. One key element of transformation includes shifting a weakness to a strength. Shifting sitting from a weakness to a strength transforms us. Scott Donkin, DC, DACBOH is an internationally published author, chiropractor, lecturer, and consultant who has been in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska for over thirty years. He speaks nationally and internationally on numerous ergonomic, health, wellness, longevity, and quality of life topics.

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All Comments (21)
  • @LucGendrot
    The talk itself was fine, but the intro that lady gave was flawless.
  • @fireballfitness170
    I've been told by a physical therapist not to try to maintain the awake position too long. She told me the aware position was more ideal. I've also been told not to sit more than 20 minutes without getting up and taking a break from sitting.
  • @amituniyal3412
    I sit smarter from now on !!! Thanks Ted talks for bringing such an unbelievable useful information for us !!! Stay Blessed all
  • @CookieFavorites
    Excellent mentoring for those of us who have to sit much of the time, e.g., at work. I will keep the 'tipping point' in mind.
  • @vilesh8543
    Thanks ted for inviting such curious youngster. I pray for your brother(may be the inspiration you're on stage) and What a coincidence at home iam watching this talk show sitting on stool. Thats like a Half squat without any awareness. So friends get good wooden stool from a carpenter atleast for childrens.
  • @shaktizoom5236
    why was that woman wearing a GIANT scarf at the back which was completely hiding what he was showing!
  • @meme-ok5yc
    So, our bodies health is dictated by the type of job we have! When I have been at home and without work, I have been the healthiest in my life, because my body tells me when I need a change from sitting or standing or anything else. Unfortunately at the office we just cant get up an move around! No wonder everyone is grumpy!!!!
  • @silverace08
    great discussion, demo, effective at explaining the point, trying to implement while using laptop
  • @not_social
    I would like to know if those seats that have no back and spread the weight of the body onto the knees is a good solution?
  • @amphibicright120
    All that tinkering will not replace taking movement breaks every 20 minutes
  • @DanielleDeutschTV
    And figure out some kind of movement you can do to break up hours of sitting to prevent the body tightening up to stabilize instead of learning to use anatomy (not overly tight fascia) to stabilize.