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Discussion on: Being a good programmer vs. Having a good health

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Philip R. Jarnhus

Depends on what it is he likes about programming, I guess... If it is the creativity and problem solving, it is possible to find this in other places as well. This is my driving factor, and I have found the same aspects in martial arts. Here you can find fast and slow styles to match his overall mentality.

If it the computer he loves, then build around it. I have a timer kicking off every fifteen minutes, getting me to switch between sitting and standing. If you want to go all the way, there is the possibility of getting a desk treadmill. They are quite popular and will net you about a 10k walk during a normal work day