Active In Tech is all about sustainability. If you do not enjoy something, or if you aren’t having any fun while doing it, you aren’t going to continue to do it forever. Below are a few other exercise modalities that you can explore if you’d like. Yoga is a popular method of exercise that can…
Read MoreHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a type of workout that alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and periods of low-intensity activity. Sprint Interval Training (SIT) is a type of high-intensity interval training that involves short, maximal-effort sprints interspersed with periods of rest. Both methods have benefits including improved cardiovascular health, increased calorie burn, improved…
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September 1, 2024
Office Set up Looking to set up an office that contributes to your health and well-being? Here are a few key items I have in my workspace that help me stay active and healthy throughout the day. Let’s face it—most of us are inherently lazy (myself included). If there’s an easier path, we tend to…
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January 7, 2024
If you are not wearing zero drop shoes, you may be damaging your lower back.Here’s why:When you wear most normal shoes, the heel is higher than the toe. Kind of like a high heel, but to a lesser degree. It can be around 1 cm or more depending on the shoe. High heels are much…
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July 7, 2023
Is being comfortable really better than having good posture?Nope.You might be able to sit slouched for hours while relaxed and comfortable, but over months and years, this is going to mess you up.Spinal discs will be crunched, and ligaments will be unnaturally stretched.Many ancient statues and paintings display characters with a J-shaped spine. J-shaped spines…
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April 12, 2023
Sitting in a chair is destroying your back. It’s even destroying your digestive health.Do you work at a desk? Even if you have a standing desk, or an under-the-desk treadmill, here is one thing you can do to improve your back health, and digestive health.A full squat!Babies and kids do it naturally. It’s a comfortable…
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April 7, 2023
Here is one cue you can use to improve posture while you walk:Flex your butt!By flexing your butt while you stand or walk, your will improve your posture by activating certain muscles.One group of muscles that specifically comes to mind are the feet. When you flex you butt, notice that your feet should be resisting…
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March 15, 2023
Here’s is one thing you can do to get healthier, leaner, and even smarter without doing anything. Literally you don’t have to do anything.Stop eating before bedtime.Hungry? Go to bed. 😴Simply stop eating 3 hours before you go to sleep at night.Blood flow to the digestive tract increases after we eat. This increase lasts for…
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February 7, 2023
Can we agree that the world could use a little more kindness?It’s a common misinterpretation that men with more testosterone are aggressive, and maybe even mean or rude.I’m suggesting it’s actually the opposite, and that men with low testosterone levels are less likely to exhibit kindness.When I say more testosterone, I’m not talking about men…
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January 30, 2023
I was in a lifting accident one summer going into my first year of college. 2007 was the year. I herniated two discs in my lower back. It changed my life. I was in constant pain. Everyday tasks were unbearable. This lasted for years. I tried rest, physical therapy, cortisone shots, chiropractic adjustments, and acupuncture. I…
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