# Jeff Dean Google ex-chief scientist shares knee ankle care tips

2026-08-14T12:51:51+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jeff Dean, who left Google after 27 years to lead AI startup Discovery Loop, has revealed his intense weekly workout routine and simple joint protection tips. In a post on X, Dean described a schedule including two soccer matches, two gym sessions, two yoga classes, three to four 8-km runs to work, three to four 8-km bike commutes and a weekend long run or cycle. When an X user asked how he shields his joints during high-impact activity, Dean replied: "Squishy running shoes and replacing the shoes pretty often and arch support inserts." He added his ankles remain problematic due to "too many basketball sprains years ago." The workout details emerged after Dean shared his final-day Google calendar at the KDD Conference in Jeju, South Korea.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/googles-former-chief-scientist-jeff-dean-shares-simple-tips-on-how-he-takes-care-of-his-knees-and-ankles-after-suffering-multiple-sprains/articleshow/133237919.cms>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/running-gym-cycling-and-more-googles-ex-chief-scientist-jeff-dean-reveals-his-intense-weekly-workout-routine-and-simple-habits-he-uses-to-protect-his-knees-and-ankles/articleshow/133240398.cms>

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