The Healthy Programmer: Get Fit, Feel Better, A... -

: Avoid sitting in one position for more than two hours. Use a standing desk to rotate through different positions throughout the day.

Being a "healthy programmer" isn't about becoming a world-class athlete; it's about applying the same you use in software development to your own biological systems . The core philosophy, popularized by Joe Kutner in The Healthy Programmer , is that small, incremental "refactors" of your daily habits lead to massive long-term gains in energy, focus, and career longevity. 1. Refactor Your Work Environment (Ergonomics) The healthy programmer: get fit, feel better, a...

: Prevent digital eye strain by following the 20-20-20 rule : Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. : Avoid sitting in one position for more than two hours