If you’re a keyboard monkey like me who loves to escape the dark room on weekends and get dirty in the real world, i.e. you …
Ep30: How Regular Movement Makes You Smarter | with Dr. John Ratey
It’s no secret that my #1 productivity hack is movement throughout the workday. And everyone knows that exercise is good for us and can help …
Ep24: The Journey of 1000km That Began With a Single Step | with Todd Kopriva
If you spend all day sitting in front of a computer, then you’ll no doubt relate to Todd Kopriva’s oh-so-familiar story of gaining over 70 …
Ep23: How Being Sedentary Is Damaging You (According to NASA) | with Dr. Joan Vernikos
If you work in one position all day long, whether sitting, standing, or otherwise, it’s important to understand how gravity is negatively affecting your health …
Ep21: Using HRV to Reduce Stress (and Master Your Nervous System) | with Ronda Collier
HRV, or “Heart Rate Variability” is a term you might not be familiar with. It’s a biological measurement you should absolutely know just as you …
Ep05: How to Develop ‘Obstacle Immunity’ | with Spartan Race founder Joe de Sena
Grit. Determination. Perseverance. Are these qualities you can build, or are you just born with them? In today’s episode I interview the founder and CEO …
Ep02: Deskbound – Standing Up To a Sitting World | with Dr. Kelly Starrett
It’s no secret: Sitting all day just plain sucks. But when working an intensely creative job for long hours, what other options do you have? The …
BONUS: Take Your Standing Workstation to the Next Level with the ‘Topo Mat’
The standing desk revolution is upon us, but the number one complaint I hear from those who convert is that the transition is painful, and …
The Beginner’s Guide to Optimizing Yourself
I’ll bet if you’re reading this right now, you define yourself as a “creative.” What you do for a living is not just your job, …
The Magic of Postural Modification (And How It Can Cure Your Back Pain Better Than a Doctor)
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from posture specialist Zeena Dhalla, founder of Verticalign.com. Listen to our accompanying podcast interview using the player …
[Podcast] Ep109: The Magic of Postural Modification (And How It Can Cure Your Back Pain Better Than a Doctor)
I’m often asked via social media, via email, and in my member coaching calls about proper posture at a seated or standing workstation. Where should …
[Podcast] Ep106: The Cure For Lower Back Pain, Tension Headaches, and So Much More
If you’re sitting while reading this and grimacing at lower back pain, neck tension, or you experience regular headaches, you’d be surprised at how easy …
[Podcast] Ep105: Jeffrey Ford’s Secret Weapon To Editing (and Surviving) Marvel Films
Award-winning editor Jeffrey Ford has worked on some of the biggest films on the planet that have amassed multiple BILLIONS of dollars at the box …
The Freelancer’s Guide to Building a “Dynamic Workstation On the Go”
On a normal day I spend a minimum of 12 hours in front of a computer, on a busy day upwards of 16. Maybe it …
[Podcast] Ep96: How Sitting Almost Defeated This 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master
By now it’s no secret that sitting is bad for you, but after listening to today’s episode you may get a clearer picture of how …