Ok, so we seldom have time for a workout. We are busy. Besides,
living on the go has a way of denying us any room for rest let alone a
proper gym workout but it can also take toll on your body in terms of
health and fitness. So instead of ‘accepting life as it is’ make time
for your workout to boost energy and heal those back pains. And here’s
how to go about it
Squeezing workout into your lunch period is a great idea. You can eat
a little early and by the lunchtime you’ll be full of energy. You don’t
have to go to the gym either. You can start going for long walks or you
could go running. If that’s not an option for you though there are
plenty of other ideas on how to work out while living on the go.
If you move a lot during the day make sure to walk fast to get your
heart rate up. Have a fresh spare blouse in your bag to change during
the day as you’ll sweat. This is a good way of burning calories just be
sure to pack a healthy snack or lunch and stay away from sugary and
fatty products like donuts, burgers and fries.
If you sit at the office all day and don’t really want/have time to
work out before or after the work day you can do some exercises right at
work and really sweat up on weekends. If your office allows have a
trainer at work and do intense interval cardio exercises but even
without the trainer you can do jumping jacks, burpees, and squats while
no one’s watching. Get an exercise ball and switch it up with your
office seat every couple of hours to get a back and abs working.
Standing desk
There are also such options as a standing desk or a trainer seat. The
first is way higher than a regular desk which allows you to stand while
working which in turn makes your muscles work more. And the second one
is a trainer that is either incorporated into your seat or replaces it.
If you ride a lot during the day but the distances aren’t long enough
why not swap your car for a bike? Thus you’ll be moving more and will
definitely have your workout during the day.
If you cut out the not so productive or necessary activities from
your day you can make some time for a workout. Find the closest gym to
your house to waste no precious time. There are quite a few more ways on
how to be more physically active but these ideas can definitely help
you make time for workout.
“Squeezing workout into your lunch period is a great idea.” – I think so too. Workouts don’t have to be an hour or two long. What's important is to do routines that include big muscle movements to burn more calories. You could try this one: do as many reps of jumping jacks, squats, push-ups and lunges in five minutes. Carmelia @ NWCrossFit.com
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