I’ve been on a roll recently. I’ve been practicing what I preach. I’ve been sitting on my big phat azz for hours and hours each day.

But I’m not sitting in a chair, not even when I read or write. I’m on the floor – and there’s a whirld of difference between a chair and Mother Ground.

Several weeks ago I bought a floor desk. It’s not as big as my regular desk, but it got me started.

Initially, I used the floor desk for about an hour each day. I figured that this amount of time, when combined with the floor training and standing Power Postures I do at night, was the ideal amount to begin with.

Then, last week, momentum took hold of me. I decided to increase the time I’ve been sitting in front of my floor desk.

Thing is, I lost track of time while editing my forthcoming book, and I ended up being on the floor for hours and hours and hours.

After the first couple days of sitting this way, I was amazed at the rise in my energy levels. But I was also becoming aware of an overall body fatigue, especially in my spinal erectors.

So Sunday morning I slept in. I got up three hours later than usual. Then, to my surprise, I went back to sitting, and did so for the better part of 14 hours.

Holy azz-kicking!

When you sit in a chair your body is locked in one position, one that reduces mobility, one that is not good for blood circulation, your internal organs, and so on.

Sitting on the floor is different. You will find yourself shifting your position quite often. You will naturally make adjustments, putting yourself into various yoga-esque poses and postures that are energetic enhancements.

On top of that, every time you squat to sit on the floor, and pull your legs in to stand back up, you are putting in full-body calisthenic-like reps that you’ll never get when you use a straight-back chair.

I don’t recommend sitting on the floor all day, straight out of the gate. Start with short periods and add to them as your body gets used to sitting this way.

If you have to sit in a chair as part of your job, it is a good idea to get up every 30 minutes and walk around, or to stand in a Power Posture for a few minutes to combat the negative effects of the chair.

These short breaks will break up the tension and do a great deal to improve your health, well-being and energy levels.

Matt Furey