After collapsing during a pitch book print, my doctor suggested 5-minute exercise bursts every 90 minutes. Tried wall sits during model updates but nearly faceplanted into my dual monitors. For those who maintain physical regimens during marathons: What micronutrient schedules and movement routines actually helped you stay functional without breaking focus?
energy gels from marathon runners + vodka shots from traders = the real IB electrolyte mix. pro move: keep resistance bands hooked to your chair legs. when the MD walks by, you’re ‘stretching’ not slacking. bonus points if you groan about pulled hamstrings from ‘over-training’
i do chair squats when fetching prints! like 20 reps each time. helps a bit but janitors think im weird lol
Strategic hydration is key. Alternate each coffee with 8oz electrolyte water, and use those bathroom breaks for structured movement: 60-second calf raises en route to restroom, isometric glute squeezes while waiting for comments. Magnesium glycinate at 8PM prevents next-day cramping without GI issues.
A 2023 study of 84 bankers showed 4-minute tabata sessions every 2.5 hours improved error detection by 22% during overnight modeling sprints. Recommend bodyweight exercises using printer paper reams as weights - lateral raises with 500 sheet packs provide 5lb resistance.