Lean startups, fit entrepreneurs? Share your secrets for staying healthy

September 30, 2010 8:00 AM
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As the pace of innovation increases and we’re asked to do more with less — the capital-efficient “lean startup” movement, for example — it’s easy to get overwhelmed by stress. And when you’re out changing the world, thinking about the state of your own body can seem self-indulgent.

All-night hackathons, red-eye flights to raise funds, nonstop blogging, and marathon meetings eat away at the time it takes to tend to our own health. At the same time, the creativity and energy required to drive change has to come from somewhere, and staying healthy is key to the sustained effort we all need.

VentureBeat executive editor Owen Thomas has written about his own fitness push, powered by some of the same mobile and social technologies we write about here. And a number of like-minded people working in tech who have balanced high-profile careers with staying fit.

What are your secrets? We’re looking for your tips and tricks to staying healthy on the road, on deadline, and on a world-changing coding bender. Do you use an app like Runkeeper? Or a gadget like the Fitbit? Leave a comment below, or drop us an email. We’ll share the best ideas in a followup post.

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  • http://twitter.com/vkippes Victor Kippes

    I haven't purchased a car since 1994 and commute by bike everyday. Changed my life.

  • http://twitter.com/vkippes Victor Kippes

    For you iphone users, I highly recommend the Cyclemeter app. Uses GPS to map and compare rides and runs from your favorite routes.

  • http://twitter.com/ijameskim James Kim

    i keep DVD workouts on my computer – P90x and Insanity, etc… They have a few workouts that can easily be done in your hotel room as well as some that you can do in the weight room (if available). There are tools out there that help you convert DVD vids to be able to play on your iphone or bb which makes it even more portable.

  • http://twitter.com/lquera Lisa Quera

    The Nike+ app on iPhone is great. Going mostly Vegan has been a huge health boost. While you do often have to be flexible when you travel, most restaurants will collaborate with you if you're friendly about it.

  • http://www.wolfire.com/overgrowth John

    What Victor said. Bike to work. I lost 20 pounds in 4 weeks.

  • gregcollier

    I'm on my afternoon break staring down at my curling bar and dumb bells as I write from my knees (chair is propped against the wall) after finishing my 6th set of 50 decline pushups while mixing in crunches in between sets. Tomorrrow: a short 3 mile run just before lunch. You can do this anywhere.

  • http://twitter.com/jeremywright Jeremy Wright

    I'm now down 70 pounds from the height of my startup stress. Biggest thing was smarter eating. Less stress is good, more balanced lifestyle keeps me happier and more time with friends keeps me more fulfilled and creative. But eating right is the easiest way to stay healthier and not let the pounds pack on.

  • http://twitter.com/launchmyproduct Product Launches

    I use David Allen's Getting Things Done Productivity methodology to save over one hour of time per day that i set aside in my calendar as me exercise time. I try to exercise at least three times a week and then i reinvest my spare time in giving back to my local community through helping people to improve their businesses online. It's very therapeutic for me.

  • BrettiFit

    I use Fun Run Trainer, it allows me to practise any event or route anywhere in the world, as if you are there, on any treadmill. Makes treadmill running a lot more interesting

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