
In all seriousness, a big part of having a successful law practice can be staying healthy. The life of an attorney is often full of fast food, long hours, looming deadlines and overwhelming stress. As mentioned in our Pulitzer Prize groundbreaking article about Treadmill Desks, just take a stroll around your local courthouse and you will see what I like to call the "Barrister Belly." An unhealthy attorney is usually less productive. If you are taking lots of sick days or simply lack energy, you probably produce less billable hours than your more healthy colleagues. Wondering why you didn't get that promotion? Maybe your lack of energy shows.

I am not writing this from the viewpoint of a fitness guru. I know there are lawyers out there who run marathons, climb mountains and play tennis. I am not one of them. I drive to my mailbox. When I get home, I usually watch reruns of Magnum PI while eating a loaded up grinder (hero, sub, wedge: depending on where you are in the country). I invent new ways to combine twinkies and oreos. I consider pizza sauce a vegetable. Although I don't recall what they look like inside, I am a proud member of several gyms in both Connecticut and New York. As you can imagine, I am writing for the normal lazy schlubs out there.

When you load EA Sports Active, the game allows you to input your name, height, and weight. You are then given the ability to create your player which can pretty much be a version of yourself. Most of our staffers decided to undergo the 30 day challenge (a series of 20 customized workouts). Exercises include a mix of running, cardio routines, boxing, volleyball, baseball, tennis, bicep curls, rollerblading, squats, lunges, etc. etc. I really worked up a sweat.

Although you'd probably get a better work out at a gym, Sports Active seems like a decent alternative. You can substitute the provided bands with heavier weights and you can control the intensity of your workouts. More importantly, it is something you can do with your family. It might be enough to encourage you to continue with the program. Just do it with the shades drawn. You probably don't want your neighbors watching you wave your arms around like a complete lunatic.
Since starting our Wii program, I have noticed a positive change in our staff. Everyone seems to have a little more spring in their step. I myself have a little more energy coming into work. I am not as tired at the end of the day and find myself getting to the office earlier. And I feel like I'm getting more work done. My focus is better. It goes without saying, exercise keeps your mind sharp. So get off your res ipsa loquitur and get into shape. Your practice will benefit from it.
3 comments:
It is funny because you really do think that pizza sauce is a vegetable:) The Wife
Haha great piece Adrian. Especially love the diet section.
As a fellow Magnum PI fan, I gotta say it's amazing that the reruns never get old!
I am very pleased with the thought and don’t feel like adding anything in it. It a perfect answer.
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