Are you at your best when you sit down for +8 hours straight every day? No? Neither are we.
That's why it's recommended to encourage your employees to get up and move regularly, and stay fit and healthy.
Remember... Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy code :)
Daily exercise is essential for maintaining peak mental and physical performance. For developers and knowledge workers, staying active helps improve focus, reduce stress, and boost overall productivity. Whether it's a 20-minute walk, a quick gym session, or even stretching between meetings, regular movement keeps your energy levels up and your mind sharp.
Just like writing clean code, consistency is key - a little each day makes a big difference over time.
Your body in an amazing machine. It constantly improves itself to get better at whatever you do most. Unfortunately for most of us, the thing we do most with our bodies is sit.
This causes your core to weaken as its no longer needed to hold you upright, and also causes your hip flexors to shorten, as your legs are always pushed out in front of you at about 90 degrees.
Everyone knows the benefits of a workforce that eats well and has a healthier lifestyle. They are better engaged, take fewer sick days, and are generally happier.
Developers often spend long hours at a desk, which can make it easy to fall into unhealthy habits like skipping exercise, not getting enough sleep, or relying on convenience food. When people aren’t looking after their health, it becomes harder to focus, stay energised, and perform at their best.
It can be really hard to change your behavior and habits in order to improve your life. The best way to change your behavior is to start small by creating tiny habits.
The Tiny Habits method, developed by Dr. BJ Fogg, emphasizes starting with very small actions that are easy to do, which helps build momentum and eventually leads to lasting behavior change. The key to this approach is to link your new tiny habit to an existing habit, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your daily routine.
What do devs, designers, accountants and managers all have in common: they spend a lot of time at a desk - sometimes up to 8 hours a day!
Sitting for extended periods can lead to chronic pain and tightness in key areas of the body: the hip flexors, chest, and back. These muscle groups become tight and imbalanced, leading to discomfort, poor posture, and potential long-term injuries.
Daily exercise is essential for maintaining peak mental and physical performance. For developers and knowledge workers, staying active helps improve focus, reduce stress, and boost overall productivity. Whether it's a 20-minute walk, a quick gym session, or even stretching between meetings, regular movement keeps your energy levels up and your mind sharp.
Just like writing clean code, consistency is key - a little each day makes a big difference over time.