The science of sitting—and why walking may be better for our bodies than running

In today’s world, exercise is often elevated to near-religious status. It’s hard to go a day without encountering the latest fitness trend or workout challenge. However, [

Dr. Daniel] Lieberman doesn’t necessarilythink we should embrace a sedentary lifestyle; rather, he stresses that our modern obsession with exercise may be misguided.

Lieberman is quick to clarify that humans are certainly capable of walking long distances — even up to 12 kilometers a day to find food through hunting or gathering. However, when it comes to running, that’s where he draws the line. The key takeaway from his research is that walking is far more natural and less taxing on our bodies than running.

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While Lieberman’s message may seem counterintuitive in a world where extreme fitness is celebrated, it’s an important reminder that the human body is built for balance, not for constant, high-stress exercise.

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