Dec 09
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Office Exercises
One of the biggest obstacles that get in people’s way of exercising is the lack of time. Were told to sleep 8 hours, work 8 hours, and somehow accomplish everything in our lives in those 2 small 4 hour gaps in between! Of course we all know that we’re more likely to cut down on sleep than hours at the office, so now you still have work, less sleep, and still not enough time to spend on your health!
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to combine those work hours with your fitness goals? Now let’s be honest what would your boss say or your coworkers think if the wandered into your cube during a set of pushups or in the middle of using your chair for dips? Not to mention who wants to walk into a client meeting sweaty and smelly?
There are some alternates to dragging a Bow flex into your cube:
Lunch: Most places have at least a 30 minute lunch break, some lucky ones even get an hour. This is a great time to get out of the office and into your running shoes! A quick change in the bathroom into your workout clothes and you’re ready for a 20-30 minute run/walk. You still get in a little cardio with out getting soaked with sweat and still have chance to have a bite to eat! (It beats cruising the web for an hour)
Ride in: My place of work is approximately 30 miles from any town, and yet there is still some guy who rides his bicycle out to there every day! Most people live a bit closer to their workplace and for them biking makes even more sense! Not only do you skip traffic jams, save on gas, don’t have to worry about parking, but you get in some good exercise before and after staring at a computer for 8 hours. This can also be a good way to mentally transition from home to work and back.
Lend a hand: Do you know how much paper your office uses? I bet the secretary does, and its more than you think. Become your office administrator’s new best friend by offering to lift and move around all those paper boxes. You’ll find it a decent workout and make a friend for life.
If none of this is appealing, at least consider doing some stretches at your desk daily. They won’t make you sweat, but can help keep you limber and improve your posture, preventing a lot of ergonomic problems.