You’ve got a busy life. Between the meetings, the deadlines, and the endless email chains, you’re sitting a lot. And you probably think that the 30 minutes you spend with me in the gym every other day is enough to keep you trim and healthy.
I love your dedication, but here’s the truth: It’s not enough.
If you want a truly healthy body, you need to think of movement as a daily habit, not just a scheduled event. You have to find windows of opportunity to exercise every single day, even when you’re stuck at your desk.
So, how can you possibly squeeze in a little extra exercise when most of your hours are spent at a desk, in a conference room, or preparing for a big presentation?
I’m going to share some simple, sneaky ways to get it done. No one even has to know you’re doing it. 😉
1. Make Your Commute a Warm-Up.
To start your day with a little extra calorie-burning, you may need to wake up a few minutes earlier than usual. But not to get in a full workout – just to give yourself time to torch a few calories on the way to work.
Depending on your situation, you have options:
- The Walk/Bike: If it’s an option, ride your bike or walk to work.
- The Parking Lot Hero: Park your car at the far end of the parking lot so you get a few extra minutes of walking.
- The Stair-Climber: Once you get to your building, skip the elevator. Always take the stairs. It’s a fantastic, quick way to get your heart rate up.
2. Turn Mindless Tasks Into Movement.
Let’s be honest with each other: not everything you do at work requires an amazing amount of brainpower. Take advantage of those easy tasks by multitasking with some exercise.
The simplest option is to flex and squeeze your muscles. From your glutes and your abs to your chest and thighs, you can discreetly get rid of a few calories by simply tensing them. As you get used to the flexing, you may find it to be a great way to work your way through a long, difficult meeting.
3. Reward Yourself with Movement.
When you first get to work, make a to-do list. This will help keep you on track and will also set you up for exercise rewards. Each time you cross a task off your list, give yourself an exercise reward.
This could be:
- Walking a couple of laps around the office.
- Standing up and doing a couple of quick stretches.
- Or, for the truly dedicated, closing your office door and knocking out a dozen push-ups.
Know what your reward of the day will be and go for it.
4. Get Up and Talk to People.
Helpful as email may be, there is a way to communicate with your colleagues that keeps your body moving. That way? Get out of your seat and walk to your coworker’s office to talk things through. Have to make a few phone calls? Stand up as you talk, or better yet, pace back and forth during the conversation.
5. Stand Up For Your Health.
A great way to sneak a little calorie burning into your routine is to get up every hour. And your exercising doesn’t need to be super intense. All you need to do is stand up. Do this for five minutes, eight times a day, and you will drop 100 calories a day.
That’s right, all you have to do to stand up for your health is stand up!
These bonus calorie-burning tips are great – but they work best when done in conjunction with a consistent, challenging exercise program. If you aren’t yet one of my valued clients, now is the time to join in and take control of your health and fitness goals.
If you’re ready to feel the difference, I’m here to help.
TEXT ME AT 980-252-2552 today to get started on the most effective program around!