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- Contact: https://tej.as

Summary

Sitting 8+ hours a day is destroying your biomechanics. Here is how to engineer your way back to health.

In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with professional footballer and CrossFit coach Isaac Akinsete to reverse the physical damage of the developer lifestyle. We dive deep into the anatomy of "tech neck," why stretching isn't enough, and how to trigger the EPOC "afterburn" effect to burn fat while sitting. Whether you have a full gym or zero equipment, Isaac outlines the exact protocols to maximize longevity, fix tight hip flexors, and optimize mental and spiritual health.

In this episode, we cover:

- The Desk Worker Protocol: A complete zero-equipment circuit routine for hypertrophy and cardio.

- Mobility vs. Stretching: Why static stretching won't fix your posture.

- RPE Explained: How to train for fat loss vs. strength without burnout.

- CrossFit vs. Gym: Which is better for the average coder?

- Mind & Spirit: The role of positive self-talk and faith in elite performance.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:22 Isaac Akinsete

00:09:10 Mythbusting: Does lifting weights stunt growth in kids?

00:11:52 Am I too old to start working out?

00:14:15 How to find the right workout intensity (RPE Scale)

00:20:55 What sitting for 8+ hours actually does to your body

00:26:08 Mobility vs. Stretching: Why stretching isn't enough

00:30:12 How to fix "Tech Neck" and Hunchback posture

00:42:50 Can you out-exercise a sedentary job?

00:47:11 Do under-desk treadmills and walking pads work?

00:53:36 Designing a workout routine for desk workers

00:55:36 The "Zero Equipment" Home & Hotel Workout

01:04:15 High Intensity Circuit Training & The EPOC Effect

01:11:17 Traditional Gym vs. CrossFit

01:16:05 Rapid Fire Questions

01:22:25 Faith & Fitness: Treating your body like a temple

01:29:53 The psychology of self-talk

01:34:50 Outro

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