Fitting Fitness Into Your Work Routine
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Work pressures can cause stress in your work life but can also impact the rest of your life. When you’re working long hours or under pressure, your fitness routine can be one of the first things to go out the window.
Staying fit is essential. Not only can it keep your body strong and healthy, but it’s also good for the mind. Having a regular fitness routine can help banish the stress of the office and keep you energized to help you through the working day.
Prioritize your health and well-being with the following tips to fit fitness into your work routine.
Exercise early in the morning.
If you’re finding it hard to fit exercise into your day, why not start the day a little earlier? Even 20 minutes is enough to do an effective workout to help you get your heart rate up and burn calories. Whether you work out at home or the gym, it’s a great way to start your day.
There are a lot of benefits to working out in the morning. And once you’ve got it out of the way, you can start the rest of the day knowing you’ve already done your daily activity. It’s easy to let the excuses creep in once you’ve started the day, so get your workout done early and feel on top of the world!
Make your commute an active one.
Could you make your commute a more active one? There are different forms of active travel, including cycling, walking or running, helping you get fit while traveling to work. Finding alternative forms of travel will help you play your part in helping the environment, but it could help you save money too. It doesn't have to be boring, you can listen to music whilst you get on your bike or move your feet. Make sure that you charge your earphones up at the start of the day so you don't get a low battery part way through. If you have been having some trouble with them but you don't want to spend money on getting more, you can always take a look at this article here, as it explains some troubleshooting solutions to help you get them back on track.
Find a lunchtime routine you can stick to
If a morning workout is out of the question, why not make it a lunchtime instead? If you usually have lunch at your desk or spend most of your break on your phone, maybe it’s time to use it for good use instead. With limited time to get your workout in, shower, and return to your desk, you must plan your workout carefully. Creating a fun and challenging routine will help you stay motivated, and help you achieve your goals too. It only takes weeks for a habit to stick, so exercising your regular lunchtime activity will soon become something you can keep up.
Encourage fitness in the workplace.
If work is keeping you from staying fit, why not find ways to bring fitness into the workplace? A well-being program is an effective way of keeping employees happy and healthy, and it can be easy to start. From organizing fitness classes in the workplace to securing discounted gym memberships and other incentives, you can make exercise a respected and considered part of the workplace.
Schedule it to keep yourself accountable.
One of the most effective tips for sticking to a fitness routine is to schedule your workouts. If you make time for them in your day, as you would a meeting or other appointment, you’ll be more likely to stick to it. Creating a schedule can keep you accountable, and you can work with someone else to help you stay motivated and maintain discipline, even when you don’t feel like it.
Reassess your work/life balance.
When work starts to impact your routine, it’s time to look at your work/life balance. Work is essential, but it shouldn’t affect the rest of your life—especially your health. Whether you need to find ways to deal with your workload or boost your productivity, you must find ways to stop work from impacting other areas of your life.
If work proves too much, you might need to talk to someone about your concerns to see if your workload can be adjusted. You might also want to consider other job opportunities with better working hours and more respectful of your right to a work/life balance. A job is never worth sacrificing your health over.
It’s easy to make excuses to put off exercise, but work shouldn’t be one of them. Finding ways to fit exercise into your work routine can help keep you fit and healthy, giving you a break from the stress of office life. Make adjustments to your routine to help you keep up your fitness, it’s essential for your health and wellbeing.
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