{"product_id":"the-healthy-programmer-second-edition-refactor-your-fitness-improve-your-mind-9798888651537","title":"The Healthy Programmer, Second Edition: Refactor Your Fitness, Improve Your Mind","description":"\u003cb\u003eTo keep doing what you love, you need to maintain your own systems, not just the ones you write code for.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular exercise and proper nutrition help you learn, remember, concentrate, and be creative--skills critical to doing your job well. In this book you'll see how to change your work habits, master exercises that make working at a computer more comfortable, and develop a plan to keep fit, healthy, and sharp for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProgrammers are thinking about their health now more than ever, but a lot has changed in the years since _The Healthy Programmer_ was first published. New research has expanded the science of what it means to be healthy, and new technologies make tracking your health easier than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Healthy Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a daily plan of action that's incremental and iterative just like the software development processes you're used to. Every tip, trick, and best practice is backed up by the advice of doctors, scientists, therapists, nutritionists, and numerous fitness experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition, you'll review the latest scientific research to understand how being healthy is good for your body and mind, including a new chapter on mental health. You'll start by adding a small amount of simple activity to your day--no trips to the gym needed. You'll mitigate back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, and many other common sources of pain. You'll also refactor your diet to properly fuel your body without gaining weight or feeling hungry. Then, you'll turn the exercises and activities into a pragmatic workout methodology that doesn't interfere with the demands of your job and may actually improve your cognitive skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover the secrets of prominent figures in the software community who turned their health around by making diet and exercise changes. Finally, you'll make your healthy lifestyle pragmatic, attainable, and fun. If you're going to live well, you should enjoy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Need: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll need a pair of walking shoes and a positive attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKutner, Joe:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJoe Kutner\u003c\/b\u003e is fascinated by programmers, and is devoted to helping them become more productive, smarter, and happier. As the developer experience architect at Heroku, and later at Salesforce, he designed and built developer tools that have been enjoyed by millions of programmers. This gave him the chance to better understand how developers think and how small changes to their habits can result in big differences to their productivity and their health.","brand":"Pragmatic Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103824441618,"sku":"9798888651537","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4648dd6d-f6ab-4763-8358-e976af313d6f.jpg?v=1773157690","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-healthy-programmer-second-edition-refactor-your-fitness-improve-your-mind-9798888651537","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}