Ah another day, another donut. Does this sound like how you start your morning? Keeping yourself in physical shape requires a better meal plan. Have you've ever tried planning your day where you are mentally and physically ready to work. Finding the time to workout should be important, but if you have limited time to exercise, here are a few tips you can make to your daily routine.
Start your day with a good mental attitude. Plan ahead not only for your job but try to make time for your workout. Do it over breakfast. This way if the day is busy and your running out of time, remember you planned time for yourself. Keep it. Exercising should be what you look forward to. Time for yourself away from the office distractions. It's your time. Use it efficiently. And remember exercise doesn't always involve going to a gym.
You've all heard these fitness tips: park your car far away from your destination and walk in to work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Say no to sweet and fattening snacks! These may be common fitness tips, but they are tried and true. Simply increasing your output of energy throughout your day will help to keep the calories burning and the fat at bay. Yes, take a walk at lunchtime and yes, get yourself to the corporate workout facility. But if you can't squeeze in a formal workout, find an alternative.
Do you sit in front of a computer all day? Try taking a break right in your office space. Instead of the cafeteria, try a mediation lunch. Work on relaxation and breathing techniques. Lay on the floor and stretch. You are probably all tight from the time at your desk. A good stretch will invigorate you. Bring in a light healthy lunch meal to work so you won't miss out in nurturing your body. You'll be a more productive worker for it.
Run up a few flights of stairs then walk back down to where you started. Repeat this 2 - 3 times. Try doing as many calf raises as you can off the end of a stair. For upper body, try doing as many pushups as you can or carry a simple exercise tool like an exercise band or tube and use them for bicep curls, rows, and lat pull downs. It really doesn't take a lot of time, space or expensive equipment to add a little exercise into your day.
One exercise equipment that can easily replace that desk chair is a stability or fitness ball. Okay it may look odd at first to your co-workers but your back is going to love you. And did I mention that sitting on the ball will help you work your core muscles? That's right. A versatile fitness ball provides options that will benefit you. Fill the ball with less air and the ball becomes more stable. Fill it with more air - less stable. Now you begin to work on your stability and balance. You'll also improve your coordination.
Reaching your goals is easier than you think. Never underestimate the mind's willingness to achieve something if the desire is there. Think how better you'll feel at work once you begin making exercise a priority instead of an afterthought. Visualize yourself being more active. Watch how your mental outlook will change for the better. Being healthy allows you to tackle life's bumps in the road better too.
Professional athletes use visualization to see themselves crossing the finish line or hitting a hole in one. You can use the same kind of mental power to get you through a healthy and fit day. Tell yourself that today, you will get as much physical activity as possible. Today, you will do at least 10 pushups and 20 jumping jacks. Today, you will say no to the fattening snacks that plague the coffee room. Mentally picture yourself doing these activities and visualize your success.
Remember a healthy workforce is a productive workforce. A little exercise boosts brain cells. So instead of complaining about your job, make it your goal to make changes at the workplace that are healthier to you. Simple exercises that you can stick to. Looking at the clock will be a thing of the past. Your productivity will increase. Your boss and co-workers will take notice. And at the end of the day you'll feel better too. - 26706
Start your day with a good mental attitude. Plan ahead not only for your job but try to make time for your workout. Do it over breakfast. This way if the day is busy and your running out of time, remember you planned time for yourself. Keep it. Exercising should be what you look forward to. Time for yourself away from the office distractions. It's your time. Use it efficiently. And remember exercise doesn't always involve going to a gym.
You've all heard these fitness tips: park your car far away from your destination and walk in to work. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Say no to sweet and fattening snacks! These may be common fitness tips, but they are tried and true. Simply increasing your output of energy throughout your day will help to keep the calories burning and the fat at bay. Yes, take a walk at lunchtime and yes, get yourself to the corporate workout facility. But if you can't squeeze in a formal workout, find an alternative.
Do you sit in front of a computer all day? Try taking a break right in your office space. Instead of the cafeteria, try a mediation lunch. Work on relaxation and breathing techniques. Lay on the floor and stretch. You are probably all tight from the time at your desk. A good stretch will invigorate you. Bring in a light healthy lunch meal to work so you won't miss out in nurturing your body. You'll be a more productive worker for it.
Run up a few flights of stairs then walk back down to where you started. Repeat this 2 - 3 times. Try doing as many calf raises as you can off the end of a stair. For upper body, try doing as many pushups as you can or carry a simple exercise tool like an exercise band or tube and use them for bicep curls, rows, and lat pull downs. It really doesn't take a lot of time, space or expensive equipment to add a little exercise into your day.
One exercise equipment that can easily replace that desk chair is a stability or fitness ball. Okay it may look odd at first to your co-workers but your back is going to love you. And did I mention that sitting on the ball will help you work your core muscles? That's right. A versatile fitness ball provides options that will benefit you. Fill the ball with less air and the ball becomes more stable. Fill it with more air - less stable. Now you begin to work on your stability and balance. You'll also improve your coordination.
Reaching your goals is easier than you think. Never underestimate the mind's willingness to achieve something if the desire is there. Think how better you'll feel at work once you begin making exercise a priority instead of an afterthought. Visualize yourself being more active. Watch how your mental outlook will change for the better. Being healthy allows you to tackle life's bumps in the road better too.
Professional athletes use visualization to see themselves crossing the finish line or hitting a hole in one. You can use the same kind of mental power to get you through a healthy and fit day. Tell yourself that today, you will get as much physical activity as possible. Today, you will do at least 10 pushups and 20 jumping jacks. Today, you will say no to the fattening snacks that plague the coffee room. Mentally picture yourself doing these activities and visualize your success.
Remember a healthy workforce is a productive workforce. A little exercise boosts brain cells. So instead of complaining about your job, make it your goal to make changes at the workplace that are healthier to you. Simple exercises that you can stick to. Looking at the clock will be a thing of the past. Your productivity will increase. Your boss and co-workers will take notice. And at the end of the day you'll feel better too. - 26706
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Take care of your hands and wrist with the power web combo. This tool returns circulation to the muscles. Office work can be taxing. Why not try some resistance training during your next coffee break.
