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Ideas for Fitting Fitness into Your Work Day
Posted by: | CommentsDo you have trouble finding time for physical activity during the work day? Here are some quick ideas for fitting in more physical activity into your work day:
- Park your car a little further away from the office. If you ride the bus, get off a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way.
- Take the stairs whenever you can. If you have a meeting on another floor, get off the elevator a few floors early and use the stairs.
- Rather than taking a coffee or snack break, take a short walk.
- Set an alarm to go off every hour to remind you to stand up and take a quick walk.
- Start a lunchtime walking group with your co-workers.
- Hold team meetings during an outside walk when the weather is nice.
- Use the restroom that is the farthest away from your desk.
- Wear a pedometer to track how many steps you take in an average day and challenge yourself to walk 10,000 steps each day.
- Check with your Human Resource department about organizing a fitness class at your office.
- Instead of sending an email or using the phone, walk to your coworkers’ offices to deliver messages.
- Get a hands-free headset for your phone so you can get up and move around.
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Top 5 Tips for a Successful Exercise Program
Posted by: | CommentsExercising regularly is critical to losing weight and keeping it off. Here are some quick tips to starting your exercise program and staying motivated along the way!
Check with your doctor
Consult with your doctor before you begin any exercise program. After a medical evaluation, your doctor will be able to determine your fitness level and advise you on the right way to start a program.
Don’t overdo it
Start slow! Start with a walking program of about 20 to 30 minutes three days a week. You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your exercise activities as you become more fit.
Have fun
Choose activities that are fun and add some variety to your program so exercise won’t seem boring or routine. Ask a friend to join you or listen to music to keep yourself entertained while you are burning calories!
Stick to a schedule
Make an appointment on your calendar for your exercise activities and stick to it. Try to make exercising a daily routine, but be flexible – if you miss your scheduled workout, incorporate physical activity into your day another way.
Reward yourself
Every day, write down what type exercise you did, how you felt and how much weight you have lost since starting your program. To stay motivated, reward yourself when you reach your daily or weekly weight loss goals.
