Human beings have always moved for what they need until recently. We know how a lack of movement impacts our bodies but how does culturewide sedentarism impact the worldMovement Matters is an awardwinning collection of essays in which biomechanist Katy Bowman continues her groundbreaking presentation on the interconnectedness of nature human movement and the environment.Winner Foreword Indies Book Award GoldHere Bowman widens her there is more to movement than exercise message presented in Move Your DNA and invites us to consider this idea human movement is a part of the ecosystem.Movement Matters explores how we make ourselves our communities and our planet healthier all at the same time by moving our bodies moreas well asHow did we become so sedentary Hint Convenience often saves us movement not time.the missing movement nutrients in our foodhow to include more nature in educationwhy ecosystem models need to include human movementthe human need for Vitamin Community and group movementUnapologetically direct often hilarious and always compassionate Movement Matters demonstrates that human movement is powerful and important and that living a movementfilled life is perhaps the most joyful and efficient way to transform your body community and world. A must read for exercise teachers environmentalists and those wanting simple accessible ways to take action for a better world.