🧠 Dev Health Hack #1: Stand 2 minutes per hour

Hi friends,

Over the next few weeks, I’ll send you small and practical dev health hacks. These tiny changes helped me feel better behind the screen, without needing to change my whole life or buy some weird gadget.

I’m not a health expert. I’m a developer who noticed my body wasn’t keeping up with my brain. I needed to do something after too many long days in the chair. These hacks come from that place: from one dev to another. 🫶

Let’s kick off with the first one 👇

We all know sitting all day isn’t great. But let’s be honest — as developers, we get into flow and forget to move. I’ve done it too. Hours fly by, and my back reminds me I haven’t moved since my bio break.

But here’s the thing: you don’t need to run a marathon to feel better. Just standing up for 2 minutes every hour already does a lot.

Here’s what research shows it helps with:

• 🫀 Better blood flow: Moving your legs wakes up your circulation. You can do this by walking the stairs or stretching behind your desk. Your body and brain will thank you.

• 🧠 Sharper focus: These quick breaks reduce mental fatigue, so you don’t hit that 3 PM brain fog.

• 💥 Breaks the pattern: It’s way too easy to sit 8 hours straight. These micro-breaks help reset your posture and energy.

The best part? It’s simple. No gear. No app needed (but hey, if you do want one to help remind you… 😉 check my app, Standing Coder).

Try it today: Set a timer for once an hour. Stand for 2 minutes. Stretch. Walk to the kitchen. Look out the window. And if you have a standing desk, try working for 15 minutes while standing. You’ll notice the difference.

More tiny dev health hacks coming soon.

– Ray