FAQ

How often should I Jittercise?

You should repeat the 5 set sequence approximately four times per day. Space your workouts to break up your sitting time as evenly as possible.

This can involve some complex math, so here's an example. Suppose I have an 8 hour work day at the office, with a lunch break at the 4 hour mark. I'll move around a little at lunch (like walking to the fridge, and then back to my chair), so I want to consider that when spacing out my 4 workouts. Here's a diagram with the optimal breakdown:

(Get to work, start sitting)----|----|----(Lunch)----|----|----(Leave work)

Each of those vertical lines is a Jittercise workout, and each set of horizontal lines (----) is 1 hour and 20 minutes of sitting still and concentrating on work.

Help! What do I do if I'm already standing?

Don't worry, this is just as easy. Maybe all the chairs in the office break room are occupied, or you're standing in the lunch line with nothing to do and no one to talk to. This is a perfect time to Jittercise.

For proper standing Jittercise form, get into a half squat, keep your glutes tight, and elbows at a right angle (so your arms are your side, with forearms pointing forwards and hands in a fist). Keep your shoulders down and back, and core tight, same as when you're sitting. Then Jittercise.

Will Jittercising really help me?

A 10 year study on 229 people showed that walking just a mile a day reduced their risk of heart disease by 82%. Consistent low stress exercise is the best way to guarantee long term health, without the risk of injury that comes with running and other sports. [1]

Jittercising for 5 sets 4 times per day should take about 20 minutes, approximately the same amount of time it takes to walk a mile at a slow pace. The added bonus is that you don't risk breaking concentration by leaving your workspace. (Tip: Tell this to your boss for an easy raise! #lifehacks)

Is it possible to Jittercise too much?

The beauty of a low stress workout like Jittercise is that you won't burn yourself out easily. If you find yourself sore the next day, take a day off and resume your workouts the following day. If you find yourself jittering unintentionally, see a doctor as soon as you can get out of your chair.

What's the story behind Jittercise?

One day I bought a really comfortable reclining chair [2]. I started sitting in it pretty much all day while working on my laptop, and eventually my coworker Mike was like "Hey man, you should get out of your chair more. Sitting is terrible for you." I cleverly retorted "Yeah sure Mike. Maybe regular excercise is good for you, but I don't have to get out of my chair to do it." And then I started shaking in place. My cardiovascular endurance has never been better.

What if someone with Parkinson's disease thinks I'm making fun of them?

Assure them that you're actually supporting their fight against Parkinson's with an open display of solidarity.

Will there be a Jittercise app?

No exercise revolution is complete without an accompanying app. Expect a release next holiday season.