{"podcast":{"title":"Busy Pro, Fast Wellness","slug":"busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423","podcast_index_feed_id":7121423,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/easycallenglish/feed.xml","website_url":"https://easycallenglish.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19694525/c736ae8e-172f-48bb-8c16-ff94202ec7b9.jpg","author":"Alan Welch","episode_count":100,"summary":"Alan Welch is a passionate wellness advocate dedicated to empowering busy professionals with swift, effective techniques to master their physical and mental health, unlocking inner peace, joy, and fulfillment. A former semi-professional musician and lifelong athlete, he achieved multiple sub-2:45 marathons, grueling 200km endurance cycling rides around Lac Léman, and mountain ascents on a mountain bike. As a youth, he excelled as a Hampshire cross-country runner, twice biathlon champion (cross-country and swimming), and a 5-mile swimmer by age 10, showcasing early resilience and discipline. Having lived and worked in seven countries, including Turkey and China, teaching music, ESL, and university-level Communication Skills, Alan brings global insights and practical strategies to Busy Pro Fast Wellness. His mission? To help you simplify your life, harness energy, and thrive amidst demanding schedules with proven, no-nonsense performance techniques.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T10:17:38.864584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423"},"episode":{"title":"Stop “Death by Desk”: Feel Better, Perform Better with Aman Negassi  #82","slug":"stop-death-by-desk-feel-better-perform-better-with-aman-negassi-82","published_at":"2026-03-29T13:54:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/stop-death-by-desk-feel-better-perform-better-with-aman-negassi-82","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423","url":"https://easycallenglish.podbean.com/e/stop-death-by-desk-feel-better-perform-better-with-aman-negassi-82/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gahv78tmmarhi84w/82_both_joined9vdrt.mp3","summary":"Most of us don’t think twice about sitting all day… but what if that’s quietly damaging your health, energy, and long-term performance? In this episode, I sit down with Aman Negassi, who’s on a mission to tackle what he calls “death by desk”—the hidden cost of modern, sedentary work. This isn’t about gym routines or six-packs.It’s about function, longevity, and staying capable as you get older—even with a busy schedule. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why sitting all day creates muscle imbalances and hidden dysfunction The difference between lifespan vs healthspan (and why it matters) Why pain isn’t always what you think it is How “exercise snacks” can transform your daily energy Why structure beats motivation every time The real problem behind desk work (hint: it’s not just the desk…) ⚡ Key Takeaways Function > aestheticsTrain your body for how it performs, not just how it looks Consistency beats intensitySmall daily actions compound over time Movement doesn’t need time—it needs intentionEven 1–2 minutes can make a difference Complacency is the real enemyNot the desk, but what we don’t do around it 🚀 Try This Today Start simple. Pick one: Take a movement break every 60–90 minutes Add 2 minutes of mobility work (especially hips/shoulders) Schedule your next 3 workouts in your calendar Stand, stretch, or walk during calls 👉 Don’t overthink it—just start. 📌 Connect with Aman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-negassi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negassifit/ 🔗 Resources & Links 🌐 Website: https://alanjwelch.com 📘 Free Busy Pro Fast Wellness Playbook: https://training.alanjwelch.com/playbook(36 practical tools for movement, mindfulness, and energy — designed for busy schedules)","meta_description":"Most of us don’t think twice about sitting all day… but what if that’s quietly damaging your health, energy, and long-term performance? In this episode, I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3295,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/episodes/stop-death-by-desk-feel-better-perform-better-with-aman-negassi-82/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-pro-fast-wellness-7121423/stop-death-by-desk-feel-better-perform-better-with-aman-negassi-82.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}