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Ten Ways to
Get You Exercising
At Work
By Justin Tyme
Some
people say, "Oh, I can't exercise. I don't have time. I'm stuck at the
office most of the day." Sorry, even at the office exercise is possible.
Remember zero exercise is bad, and a little is better than none. Exercise
all you can. There are several ways you can get some good exercise during
your workday.
- Park a
little further away -- whether you're taking the bus or train or car
for your morning commute -- park a little further away than you actually
need to. The same things applies when you go to appointments, the bank
or the post office. Steps add up and pounds go down.
- Get a
headset or use your cellphone. Stand, walk or move while you talk on
the phone.
- Have meetings
on the run. Discuss business during an afternoon walk or jog.
- Use the
stairs instead of the elevator. If the stairs are much for you, then
try a combination of stairs and elevator.
- Think
of Suzanne Summers. Okay, you don't actually have to think about her,
but the Thigh Master that she advertises is small enough to take with
you to the office. You can use the Thigh Master at your desk while you're
on the phone. Just a dozen repetitions a couple times a day can help
your thighs AND your lower back.
- Get up
and walk to deliver a message or document. Some people will phone or
email rather than walk down the hall.
- Take a
break each hour to stand, stretch and walk around. One of the best ways
to exercise is just to turn the radio on and move to the music. You
don't have to sweat with the oldies, just move -- it doesn't even have
to be in time to the music. Get your joints and muscles into the action.
- If your
office is near a gym or exercise facility, join. Always keep a change
of clothes with you and towels.
- Make "appointments"
with yourself to walk around the block or up two flights of stairs.
This will give your brain chance to think as you walk.
- Tell your
boss what you're doing -- don't just disappear to exercise. You boss
should be in favor of your activities, since you'll have more energy
when you start exercising more.
Exercise
and movement is not only good for the heart, but also good for your bones
and joints. Healthy bones become stronger when we put pressure on them.
Joints that don't move very often can become joints that don't want to
move at all. Exercise can reduce weight and it works even better with
healthy diet.
Send any
questions or comments to Justin Tyme at trainingmedia@yahoo.com.
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