Build a Bigger Brain
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This document provides a disclaimer and introduction for a talk on building a bigger brain through healthy living. The disclaimer notes that the talk is for informational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. It also states that results may vary and medical or dietary changes should only be made with professional guidance. The introduction then notes that the speaker is a programmer, not a doctor, and introduces the topics to be covered in the talk.
Build a Bigger Brain
- 1. Build a Bigger Brain How Healthy Living Makes You Smarter
- 2. Disclaimer This talk is intended only as an informative guide for those wishing to know more about health issues. In no way is this talk intended to replace, countermand, or conflict with the advice given to you by your own healthcare provider including Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Registered Dietician, and other licensed professionals. Keep in mind that results vary from person to person. This talk is not intended as a substitute for medical or nutritional advice from a healthcare provider or dietician. Some people have a medical history and/or condition and/or nutritional requirements that warrant individualized recommendations and, in some cases, medications and healthcare surveillance. Do not start, stop, or change medication and dietary recommendations without professional medical and/or Registered Dietician advice. A healthcare provider should be consulted if you are on medication or if there are any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Do not change your diet if you are ill, or on medication except under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Neither this, nor any other talk or discussion forum is intended to take the place of personalized medical care of treatment provided by your healthcare provider. This talk was current as of February, 2013 and as new information becomes available through research, experience, or changes to product contents, some of the data in this book may become invalid. You should seek the most up to date information on your medical care and treatment from your health care professional. The ultimate decision concerning care should be made between you and your healthcare provider. Information in this talk is general and is offered with no guarantees on the part of the speak. The speaker disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this talk.
- 3. I’m not a doctor
- 4. I’m a programmer Joe Kutner @codefinger
- 6. O HI O
- 8. steps per day 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 IT Workers Nurses Restaurant Custodians Amish Servers Farmers
- 9. 246 Japanese citizens 5 month walking program Increased physical fitness by 20% Significant drop in blood pressure Lifestyle-related diseases decreased by 20%
- 10. WALK #1 ‣ 10,000 steps/day ‣ 1,000 steps in a 10-min period ‣ 20-min of moderate activity every day
- 12. BDNF Miracle-Gro for the Brain
- 14. 35 minutes on a treadmill 60% of HR(max) Significant short term improvement in cognitive flexibility
- 16. Standing Desks ‣ Strains the circulatory system ‣ Should only be used for short intervals (20-min) ? ‣ Increases caloric expenditure ‣ Promotes active behaviors
- 17. Sitting is not the metabolic equivalent of breaking even It’s killing us
- 18. 17,013 Canadians 12 years Participants who sat the most were 50% more likely to die prematurely
- 19. 222,497 Australians 4 years 38% higher mortality risk in people who sat between 8 and 11 hours per day
- 21. MOVE #2 ‣ 5 minutes of every hour ‣ Change positions every 20 minutes
- 26. Monitor 20-40 inches from eyes Elbows level with wrists
- 27. Monitor 20-40 inches from eyes Elbows level with wrists Feet supported
- 28. Monitor 20-40 inches from eyes Elbows level Hips level with wrists with knees Feet supported
- 29. Psoas Major
- 31. The Big 3 Side Bridge Bird Dog Curl-Up
- 32. BUILD #3 ‣ Do the “Big 3” exercises each day
- 33. Pomodoro Workout
- 34. Pomodoro Technique ‣ Set a timer for 20-min ‣ Work on a task ‣ Stop when the timer ends ‣ Take a 5 minute break
- 35. Workout Pomodoro Technique ‣ Set a timer for 20-min ‣ Work on a task ‣ Stop when the timer ends ‣ Take a 5 minute EXERCISE break
- 36. “The magic is having a system.” - Chad Fowler
- 37. PLAN #4 ‣ What did I do yesterday for my health? ‣ What will I do today for my health? ‣ Is there anything blocking me from being healthy?
- 38. #1 WALK #2 MOVE #3 BUILD #4 PLAN
- 39. The Healthy Programmer iPhone App ‣ Pomodoro Timer ‣ Checklist ‣ List of Exercises ‣ Log Book FREE
- 40. healthyprog.com
- 41. No Questions Talk to Me
- 42. Joe Kutner @codefinger