Optimizing Your Health While Working A Desk Job

So many of us nowadays work from a seated position. Technology has advanced so much that a majority of the work needed to make the world go round is done from behind a computer in a seated position. And with this comes some not-so-awesome changes in your body as it adapts to being plopped in front of a screen all day. This can come in the form of weight gain, muscle tightness, loss of joint mobility, and just an overall decrease in quality of life. But there are some things that can be done in order to offset some of the negative adaptations brought upon by countless hours of sitting. In this podcast you'll learn what steps can be taken and what changes should be made in your daily routine to help optimize your health despite your desk job. And as promised for all the visual learners out there, here are the links to videos and articles that I talk about in the podcast. First up, an article with 5 things office workers MUST do on a daily basis: https://gritfitnessandperformance.com/2019/06/18/5-things-office-workers-need-to-do-every-day/. Next, I've created a checklist specifically tailored to desk workers that you can run through of various mobility and strength exercises to keep your body feeling fresh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEOzhHfTM6k&list=PLJwOIYuy1HfmNj60cdS06T-vkCEFmS1HESupport the show