Exercise to neutralize the damage of sitting?
https://www.youtube.com/user/physicaltherapyvideo/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=grid
I find that when I exercise my thoughts are more clear and I'm able to focus. I'm also able to sleep better.
When working, I usually:
- Get up and move when on conference calls
- Try and take a 15 minute walk every 1-2 hours
When not working, I usually:
- Stretch (dailly), some good techniques here: https://www.youtube.com/user/physicaltherapyvideo/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=grid
- Do 30 minutes of high intensity cardio every 1-2 days
Other than sleep and diet (which I realize are just as important) what exercise regiment do you find helps best?
Stretches and exercise are good ones for me:
Also don't neglect your arms. It's amazing how many desk workers have forearm and wrist issues due to typing at a keyboard all day. Do 30-second wrist stretches to help keep carpal-tunnel and other issues at bay.
More fun for this is to do front squats and cleans, since they force you to spend time developing wrist flexibility.
You get to man. I would love your thoughts on my solution for this problem!
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Your mention of wrist exercises is really on point.
I need to work that into my schedule now before it becomes a problem. The way a friend explained it to me is that we are business/tech. athletes and we have to protect our hands (tools).
👍 suggestions
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If you're 22 and having pains in your wrists, imagine what things will be like at 40 if you keep up the same habits!
You are preaching to the choir sir!
Im working on solving this problem. How about a strength training app that also incorporates the important stretching and mobility exercises to counter sitting?
https://www.getgymscript.com
Wow, a 15 minute walk every 1-2 hours is a lot. Great if you can incorporate that into your daily routine without losing too much time!
I would recommend doing some kind of resistance training as well. Muscle plays an important role in stabilizing your body. Even basic resistance training (performed regularly) will help you fix muscle imbalances and improve your posture. If you don't want to go to a gym, maybe start with some simple bodyweight exercises first.
Working on solving this problem!
https://www.getgymscript.com
Weight/resistance training is something I’ve hesitated to do. But it’s a great suggestion! Mainly my hesitation is the time to drive, park, and hop on machines.
That being said, from what I’ve read weight training for my back/shoulders is the best thing for the pain of typing constantly.
Here's the way I see it: skip two or three of your hourly walks and walk to the gym instead (assuming that the next gym is not too far away). You'll be warmed up when you arrive and can start with the workout immediately. If you truly believe weight training is "the best thing", you should not hesitate!
And as mentioned before, even if you don't want to go to the gym: everybody can do pushups, planks, squats, dips and maybe even pullups at home!