Like many, I’m a working, caregiving mom in a relatively sedentary job.
I sit at my desk or in meetings most of the day…five days a week.
Even though I try to exercise several days a week, I’m constantly looking for simple ways to squeeze more fitness into my workday.
Ten fitness opportunities to incorporate at the office
Here are a few fitness tips I do consistently, have tried before, or plan to try during my work day:
- Take a brisk 10-15 minute walk at lunch and soak up some Vitamin D
- When you are meeting with one or two people, have a walking meeting inside or outside the building
- Ask your company if they will reimburse you for a standing desk. I have an adjustable Varidesk that I love!
- Park far away from the office entrance so you get extra steps on the way in and out of the office
- Take the stairs instead of the elevators or escalators
- Drink water or hot tea, which results in many bathroom trips forcing you to get up and move
- Program your Fitbit or similar device to remind you when you have been sedentary for too long (my goal is 10,000 steps a day which is the equivalent of walking 5 miles)
- Start a fitness challenge with your coworkers – try the ‘workweek hustle’ challenge with others who have a Fitbit device
- Sit on a stability ball or stand on a stability disc
- Do some simple stretching exercises during your bathroom breaks
Take Action
If you have other tips for squeezing more fitness into your workday, please share!
What activities do you plan to try and include in your workday? Remember, even a small change can make a BIG difference over time!
