Improving Physical Health as a Developer Using Science-Based Workouts and Elixir

Dennis Palmer shared his personal journey toward becoming physically stronger by following the exercise recommendations from the book 'Body by Science', which advocates for a short, 15-minute workout per week. Despite initial skepticism, Dennis found that this approach effectively improved his muscle strength and reduced back pain. Remarkably, he noticed these benefits within just five weeks. He's now in the process of building a Phoenix LiveView application to monitor his workout progress. Throughout the presentation, he explored the concepts of muscle fiber types, the benefits of building muscle, and the science behind muscle recovery, demonstrating the intertwining of his life-long interest in computers and fitness.