I'm convinced weightlifting is helpful for knowledge workers, and I say this as an Ex SpaceX engineer and current FAANG Data Scientist who despite having great jobs, has realized that health is as important as a career.
It's so thrilling to see other folks here post experiences similar to mine. To echo them
Weightlifting has
* Improved my appearance and subsequently self confidence
* Eliminated RSI and ergonomic pains that used to occur on long coding day
* Auto regulated my overall health and wellness by adding an objective measure of my capability
* I feel as though its improved my sleep and mood
* Given me a goal that I truly own and can achieve, unlike promotions or titles or money which others control
I personally went from being a typical skinny nerd in college, to an overweight one in my mid 20s (from completely neglecting my health) to losing 35 lbs, of mistake and regret, in my early 30s.
I urge anyone reading this, don't go through the same cycle and/or start making changes now if you can. It really is worth it.
I wrote a essay on the benefits of weightlifting for knowledge workers https://ravinkumar.com/WhyFitness.html
It's so thrilling to see other folks here post experiences similar to mine. To echo them
Weightlifting has * Improved my appearance and subsequently self confidence * Eliminated RSI and ergonomic pains that used to occur on long coding day * Auto regulated my overall health and wellness by adding an objective measure of my capability * I feel as though its improved my sleep and mood * Given me a goal that I truly own and can achieve, unlike promotions or titles or money which others control
I personally went from being a typical skinny nerd in college, to an overweight one in my mid 20s (from completely neglecting my health) to losing 35 lbs, of mistake and regret, in my early 30s.
I urge anyone reading this, don't go through the same cycle and/or start making changes now if you can. It really is worth it.