Tips to Implement Activity into Your Work Day

Some people find it difficult to make time for an exercise routine. Sitting at a desk all day can be detrimental to your health. Just 30 minutes of activity, five days per week, will have a significant positive impact on your health. It is possible to implement movement and activity into your workday. The idea is to move throughout the day as much as you can. A little activity, once an hour, makes a tremendous difference. Here are some tips and methods to help you implement activity into your workday.

• Place essential items away from your desk, forcing you to get up and walk to them.
• Instead of calling or emailing a colleague, walk to them and speak to them directly.
• Use a restroom on a different floor and use the stairs to get there.
• You can do foot curls and arm stretches at your desk with resistance bands.
• Use the stairs instead of an elevator whenever possible.
• Park far away from the building, which forces you to walk further. If you take public transportation, stop a few blocks away from the building.
• During long meetings, more than 90 minutes, take a five-minute break to stretch.
• Make use of technology and apps that encourage activity throughout the day.

These are just a few ways in which you can improve your physical activity during work hours. A little effort goes a long way. It is important to get some movement during the day. Do not allow your job to keep you from optimal health.