Six Smart Ways to Stay Physically Active at Work

Staying fit is important for a healthy and active life. Nowadays life has become so busy that it is not always possible to take time for a workout, but working out is important. For working people, it can be challenging to maintain a good working out routine to stay fit. When you spend so much of your time sitting at a desk you need to take out some time for exercising to stay active. Working long hours can be exhausting and it is possible to become lazy and lethargic. If you do not want to lose energy while working, then you need to follow some tips. Here are some of the tips for working people to stay active and fit despite their busy schedules.

1. Walk to work.
One of the best ways to incorporate activity into your everyday life is to walk to work. You can buy home exercise equipment and use it when you have time, but if you do not have time then you can walk to work! If you live near your workplace then it is better to walk to work every day. It will help in staying fit and it will keep you fresh throughout the day. You do not have to find extra time to fit this exercise into your schedule. If you do not live close enough to the workplace and if walking all the way is not an option, you can still do some walking exercise by walking half the way and taking a bus or taxi the rest of the way.

There are apps you can use to count your steps so that you know how much exercise you are getting every day. If you suffer pain due to walking you can always use TENS units to measure your pain during the walk and discuss it with your doctor.

 
2. Volunteer for tasks that require physical activity.
If you are doing most of your work while sitting, then it is important that you get some sort of physical activity. One of the best ways of ensuring that you get enough physical activity is to volunteer for anything that involves physical activity. If there is a coffee run during breaks, you should volunteer. It will give you a break and you can use it to move your legs and get some exercise. It will help in relaxing your mind and getting in some essential physical activity.

3. Always dress comfortably.
To stay active you need to be comfortable. If you are not comfortable in your clothes then you will get stressed out pretty quickly. Comfortable clothes are important to stay relaxed. If you are not comfortable in what you are wearing then you will find it difficult to focus on work. You will get tired easily and you will have neither an active mind nor an active body. It is possible that the dress code of your place requires formal clothes but you can still make them comfortable enough for you to move around well.

4. Use comfortable chairs or take breaks.
There are always massage office chairs available for office use which you can use to keep you stress-free and fit. You can choose your own chair by reading massage chair reviews or your employer can buy it for you. Whatever the situation, make sure you take appropriate breaks and use a comfortable chair.

5. Standing desks are a good addition.
Office work is done while sitting at a desk. Sitting for long hours can be a cause of inactivity. Sitting for long hours is not good for the activity of brain and body. You can solve that problem by having a standing desk. Standing helps in keeping you active as it needs more muscle activity. You can work at the standing desk from time to time so that you can stretch your legs and your spine. It is an excellent way to stay healthy.

6. Do not forget to stretch.
Stretching is an excellent way of getting rid of tension in your body. If the body is tense, it will easily get exhausted. You can handle the exhaustion by stretching from time to time. You do not need to get up to do that. You can simply stretch at your desk.

It is better to stretch the spine and chest every thirty minutes or so. It will help in maintaining your energy and relieving you of any neck or back pain as well.

You can always do some Zumba at Office but do not forget to use proper Zumba shoes for small workout sessions during lunch or after office hours.

7. Choose stairs over elevators.
Whenever you have to go to other floors of your office you can use the opportunity to stay active and take the stairs instead of elevators. Climbing stairs is an excellent way to burn calories and stay fit. You should make it a habit to take the stairs instead of the lift. It is an excellent way of waking up the muscles of your body and your mind.

These are some of the best ways of making sure that you stay active while working and live a healthy and fit life.

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Source- http://www.lifehack.org/