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  1. Let's Break it Down... on Staying In Shape vs. a Busy IT Job Schedule? · · Score: 1
    You spend 12-15 hours at work You spend 3 hours driving You didn't say how much you sleep, but I will assume you like your pillow as much as I do mine, so 8 hours...

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    that's a total of 23-26 hours per day. Congratulations, you have no life. Unless your work is your life, in which case let's roll with that.

    First off really consider getting a place right next to work and right next to a gym, that way you can go to the gym after work instead of commuting for 3 hours... This is thinking strategically.

    Let's pretend that work is fun for you and you are enjoying yourself all of that time (if you are not, it's time to re-evaluate your goals and figure out what you want in life).

    Then the problem becomes simple, you love your life the way it is, but you know you need to get in some exercise. There is only two places to put excercise in the time your life allows, either during work or during your commute. During Sleep is out of the question.

    The good news is there is one very effective exercise you can do while driving, it's called isometrics. you can also do this while in your cubicle. Basically you just sit there flexing your muscles. Nobody will even notice you are doing it. Flex your left leg 10 time, then your right 10 times, then your left arm, and so on, with your abs as well...

    There is also some easy exercises you can do at work. You don't need an hour straight to work out. It takes me about 2 minutes to do:

    10 hinu squats 10 pushups 10 sit-ups 5 pullups

    That's only 2 minutes. If you are able to take a 2 minute break every hour while at work and do this, after only 10 hours of work you have done

    100 hindu squats 100 pushups 100 sit-ups 50 pullups!

    Combine that with sitting isometrics and you will be in better shape than most in no time.

    Of course, you must practice this, you need to develop the habit. It's not going to be easy.

    And if you are working so much that you have no personal relationships, you might be damaging your brain. I would talk it out with a licensed psychologist.

  2. martial arts wiki on How Do Geeks Exercise? · · Score: 1

    You say you already do push-ups and sit-ups. sounds like you just need to add a few more exercises to your routine plus some cardio. I like to do martial arts after sitting at my pc all day and it's a really great workout. I will go to the dojo because it helps me to be consistent and the instructors push you further. Sounds like this is not what you are interested in. However, martial arts have produced some of the fittest people in the world... For home training I recommend checking out http://www.akban.org/fitness/ There you can find exercises to round out your routine and also cool self defense techniques.

  3. Re:Merger? on Astronomers Witness Whopper Galaxy Collision · · Score: 1
    my first two (profound?) thoughts are...

    maybe its an optical illusion and one glaxy just passing through the corner of a universe sized kaleidescope... http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/18368

    Second thought is a bit more speculative (is that possible?), but might make sense... If 4 galaxies are to merge then predictably, they will contain and feed the largest super massive black hole in the universe. Then maybe they will be able to attract more and more galaxies. Then maybe (when it's at a ripe old age) the universe will implode at the point of that hole. Then maybe there will be another big bang (the same size as the one we know).

    I know this is pure speculation and not nearly as funny as the post I'm responding two, thanks.

  4. Whatever makes you feel good. on Microsoft or Google? · · Score: 1

    Any company worth their weight will negotiate with employees. You may have to prove that you are dedicated to the success of the company. But after that, you should be able to negotiate with any employer. With any entry level position (even if you are being paid a lot) you will have to merge yourself into the culture of the company. That takes time and energy. Make sure the company is one that you agree with philosophically and pragmatically. This will ease your transition and make you move valuable to the company. Once your supervisor sees your value, you should be able to negotiate hours, pay benefits etc. Good luck!