The Aging Programmer

Re:The Aging Programmer by waffletower on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @11:39AM (#42635926)

I don't see the words "standing desk" together in the comments yet. I am using one at the moment and later today I will be sitting. It is important to alternate lest you create new issues IMO.

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Re:The Aging Programmer by twh270 on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @12:19PM (#42636339)

Yes, 100%. Being immobile is bad, whether you're standing, sitting, or lying down. (Too much strain from movement is bad too, hence RSI for many of us.)

I really enjoy having the flexibility/option of standing or sitting, and IMO a standing desk is one of those purchases that has a 10x payback.

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Re:The Aging Programmer by 0x5f3759df-i on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @12:31PM (#42636466)

And if you really want to up your game a treadmill desk has been an amazing upgrade.

If I just live my typical WFH life I am usually hitting a dismal 2k steps a day. Doing two 45 min to an hour work sessions walking at the treadmill desk had me hitting 10k steps without having to devote any special extra time in my day to exercise.

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Re:The Aging Programmer by pc86 on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @02:47PM (#42637756)

Do you find it's difficult/impossible to type with a treadmill desk setup? That's my largest concern. Even when I'm not coding I spend a decent amount of time doing PRs, Slack, etc.

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Re:The Aging Programmer by 0x5f3759df-i on Wednesday January 08, 2025 @05:43PM (#42639309)

I haven’t had an issue with it but I’ve heard other people do depending on the speed they’re walking.

I actually find walking to help intensify my focus for coding if I’m deep in the flow of a problem. I find reading PRs while walking to actually be the more difficult thing vs coding.

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Re:The Aging Programmer by edgarischatting on Friday January 10, 2025 @02:52PM (#42659423)

Im 34. I've used a permanent standing desk for 5 years, along with monitors at a proper height, an ErgoDox EZ keyboard, and a standing pad.

I havent experienced any issues so far, what issues could this create for me?

I find that if I sit I end up having lower back pain, my legs end up getting tingly after a while, and I just get sleepy if I'm too comfortable.

Do I actually need to force myself to sit? I'm moderately fit/athletic, standing has helped me with back pain and neck pains.

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