{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655148df2861630012a1d01b/6973425e51551c984c7d59e9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Isaac Akinsete: How to Optimize Health & Longevity as a Desk Worker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655148df2861630012a1d01b/1769201828284-9e66ae20-556b-4f24-8329-2c8a57bf4660.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Links</p><p><br></p><p>- Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters</p><p>- Isaac on Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaac11890</p><p>- Contact: https://tej.as</p><p><br></p><p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>Sitting 8+ hours a day is destroying your biomechanics. Here is how to engineer your way back to health.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p><br></p><p>- The Desk Worker Protocol: A complete zero-equipment circuit routine for hypertrophy and cardio.</p><p>- Mobility vs. Stretching: Why static stretching won't fix your posture.</p><p>- RPE Explained: How to train for fat loss vs. strength without burnout.</p><p>- CrossFit vs. Gym: Which is better for the average coder?</p><p>- Mind &amp; Spirit: The role of positive self-talk and faith in elite performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 Intro</p><p>00:04:22 Isaac Akinsete</p><p>00:09:10 Mythbusting: Does lifting weights stunt growth in kids?</p><p>00:11:52 Am I too old to start working out?</p><p>00:14:15 How to find the right workout intensity (RPE Scale)</p><p>00:20:55 What sitting for 8+ hours actually does to your body</p><p>00:26:08 Mobility vs. Stretching: Why stretching isn't enough</p><p>00:30:12 How to fix \"Tech Neck\" and Hunchback posture</p><p>00:42:50 Can you out-exercise a sedentary job?</p><p>00:47:11 Do under-desk treadmills and walking pads work?</p><p>00:53:36 Designing a workout routine for desk workers</p><p>00:55:36 The \"Zero Equipment\" Home &amp; Hotel Workout</p><p>01:04:15 High Intensity Circuit Training &amp; The EPOC Effect</p><p>01:11:17 Traditional Gym vs. CrossFit</p><p>01:16:05 Rapid Fire Questions</p><p>01:22:25 Faith &amp; Fitness: Treating your body like a temple</p><p>01:29:53 The psychology of self-talk</p><p>01:34:50 Outro</p><p><br></p><p>oAVv7QV7tdStFFrhiZzZ</p>","author_name":"Tejas Kumar"}