Daily movement is so important for your health and wellbeing. It helps with circulation, muscle tightness, metabolism, and so much more. If you find yourself sitting for most of the day to complete your work, try these three ideas to help move your body a little more:
- Try a standing desk. If your job is mostly computer work, a standing desk can be a game changer! It enables you to sit and stand throughout the day and still get your work done. While standing, you can even do a few stretches, circles your arms, and walk in place for a bit. This article points out some pros and cons of standing desks, check it out.
- If you have steps in the office or at home, try going up a flight or two of stairs each time you have to use the restroom. This restroom detour will help get your heart pumping and legs moving. Here’s a nice article that will hopefully motivate you to start climbing!
- If your budget allows, find an exercise machine that also has space for your to work. Some treadmills, stationary bikes, and ellipticals out there have a shelf built in so that people can work and move at the same time. There are even stationary bike pedals that easily fit under a desk so that you can move your legs while sitting. This is a nice article that gives advice on how to find the right cardio equipment for you.
Happy moving!
3 Ways to Get More Movement into Your Day