3 simple ways to integrate body preparation drills into your daily routine.
Performing the Sternum Up, Power Zone and Abdominal Brace can be applied to any movement or activity and prevent low back, spine, neck, shoulder and lower body pain and injuries.
Here are some simple ways to integrate these 3 body preparation drills into your daily routine. You can find more information at http://ModernDeskJockey.com
Heralded as the first computer-controlled VibrAcoustic therapy that actually trains the brain to relax, the Theracoustic VibrAcoustic Wellness System™ makes it possible for even the busiest minds to achieve deep levels of meditation, regardless of skill level.
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What does the NFL Combine have to do with Desk Jockeys?
Today I talk about the NFL Combine, where Top Executives, Coaching Staffs, Player Personnel Departments and Medical Personnel from all 32 NFL teams are on hand to evaluate the nation’s top college football players eligible for the upcoming NFL Draft.
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One of the most common causes of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. It involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, which runs across the bottom of your foot — connecting your heel bone to your toes.
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The Cholesterol Hypothesis is the prevailing theory on why human beings develop heart disease.
It goes something like this; elevated total cholesterol and, especially, elevated LDL cholesterol, is the primary cause of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Further, replacing saturated fat in the diet with vegetable oils lowers serum cholesterol and, therefore, lowers cardiovascular disease risk.
This information is decades old and has become medical dogma. Unfortunately, it’s not true.
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Julie Weidenfeld, Corporate Fitness Expert, details easy and super effective exercises and other programs you can implement at your workplace.
Also, the concept of "Fitness Snacking" is discussed and validated.
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Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their life and one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.
On average, over 8 million people fly every day. Traveling through busy airports and sitting on long plane rides can put an immense amount of stress and discomfort on the body.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic or acute back pain, or maybe none at all, flying smart can help avoid later complications.
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Dave Jacobson is a Financial Coach with the same vision of helping individuals improve their overall wellness. He works with individuals and corporations to help improve their financial health.
One big take-away from this episode is this: While your financial situation is different from everyone else, you are not alone. More than 75% of families live paycheck-to-paycheck and don't have a plan for their money.
Listen to Dave tell the story of Judy, a client who went from stressed out and complaining about her co-worker to becoming productive - and the only thing that changed was how she was proactively managing her personal finances at home.
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George Costanza suffered from back pain due to his huge wallet in his back pocket. It’s not just a comedic skit, it’s a real issue!
In this episode I share how sitting on your wallet causes poor posture, low back pain and pelvic issues. And, of course, an easy way to solve it.
Erick Hathorn distills out the one true indicator of work performance.
In addition, Erick provides some insights in this interview on work engagement and two can't-miss book recommendations.
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This is how I've been drinking my coffee for 2 years. It has been a game changer for myself and many others.
The instructions can be found in the show notes at http://moderndeskjockey.com
Tell me: How do you take your coffee? Email kevin@moderndeskjockey.com
Learn 3 valuable tips to combat muscular pain at the desk as our On-Site Chiropractor, Dr. Larry Masarsky, gives you an inside look at providing on-site care at corporations.
Dr. Larry Masarsky has provided On-Site Care at our Royal Caribbean location in Miami, FL for 3 years now and has some interesting insights on the most common musculoskeletal conditions he sees the desk jockey suffering from. He provides health and wellness tips to help prevent these conditions.
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These quick tips will change the way you feel, think and perform.
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This condition plagues the desk worker and many others, and can mimic the symptoms of a disc herniation.
The key to solving this issue is first correctly diagnosing it, and secondly treating it with the best options.
You will not want to miss this episode if you have or currently are suffering from leg pain.
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David discusses high mental performance for the desk worker and how to prevent the all-to-often "presenteeism". David is a foremost authority on high performance and achieves high level of performance for his clients. He is the host of his own podcast called High Performance from the Inside Out
The desk jockey who is active outside of work with sports or fitness must consider how the ill-effects of desk sitting can transfer into their sport or activity and cause over-use injuries.
We discuss 3 key prevention options for the active lifestyle desk jockey in this episode.
Visit http://moderndeskjockey.com for more information about things you can do to pre-hab
Alex Charfen has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs grow and scale their business.
As an internationally recognized speaker and business consultant, he discusses the 4 Pillars of health that he abides by and what he instills in his high performing clients: Hydration, Breathing, Nutrition, and Movement - these are the keys to health and success in his view, and he shares some insightful knowledge on high achieving desk jockeys.
In Phase 2 of Posture Correction, you will learn how to defeat low back and leg pain/injuries through understanding the Lower Crossed Syndrome, Abdominal Bracing and corrective exercises.
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David Berg of Redirect Health shares his healthcare model that is set to disrupt healthcare in America and give small businesses and entrepreneurs a much needed solution to the broken healthcare system.
This is a game changing concept and we are excited to share it with you.
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Learn the Upper Crossed Syndrome and how to restore your posture through awareness and corrective exercises. You will learn simple tools to fix and maintain your sitting posture.
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Devin Burke discusses proper nutrition concepts for enhanced performance, healthy weight loss and optimal health. Weight loss doesn't have to be difficult and wrapped into a "diet".
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Many computer workers complain of wrist pain from typing excessively. Is that pain Carpal Tunnel or is it possible something else?
Unfortunately, many cases of wrist and/or forearm pain are automatically diagnosed as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome without truly examining all possible causes of the pain.
Not to say that CTS is not a common reality amongst many computer workers and those who work with their hands.
However, CTS must be distinguished from many types of wrist and forearm pain, and the one we are going to focus on today is Pronator Teres Syndrome.
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Listen to The American Posture Institute Co-Founder Dr. Krista Burns discuss posture issues and corrections while you sit at your desk or at home.
3 Key take-away points Dr. Kevin Christie gleaned from this years Employer Health Congress in Washington D.C. Learn the importance of Sleep, Engagement, and how sitting is killing you in an all new study by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.
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Everything you want to know about standing options for your desk and how to properly integrate standing into your work day to help prevent aches, pains and injuries of excessive sitting. For more information, visit http://moderndeskjockey.com