How to squeeze it in your Busy Lifestyle

21 Jul
2009

Reality check:  Our awareness of the things that we need to take part in is not a surefire way of that thing snagging a top spot in our list of priorities.  In much the same way, the fact that exercise should be a part of our daily routines does not make it an instant hit on the list of the tasks that we are accomplishing daily.  More often than not, exercise routines is actually something that we tend to put at the bottom of our priority list; so much so, in fact, that we start to become a victim of a sedentary lifestyle.

There’s this saying that goes, “If you want something bad enough, you’re bound to find a way to make it work”, or something to that effect.  With regards to the importance of exercise in our lives, this saying should also be fit. 

Here are our tips on making exercise fit in into your busy and hectic work schedules:

  • Maximize tech glitches – Believe it or not, tech glitches have positive sides, too.  Do not hesitate to take advantage of these glitches:  a website that takes too long to upload, a desktop PC that’s making a hitch, and so the list goes on.  When these downgrades strike, bolt out of the office door and go for a brisk walk.  This sure beats waiting.
  • Use the stairs – Elevators are there for utilization, but only when you’re in a hurry.  Instead of using the elevators every so often, opt to use the stairs as often as you can.  Of course, using the elevator would cut the time, especially if you’re in a hurry, but at least, going through the stairs would give you the adrenaline rush.
  • Walk to work – Cars needs gas and gas is expensive; moreover, gas emissions are also harming the environment.  To do your part in saving the environment, make a compromise with yourself:  Walk to work every other day.  This way, you can use your car while making the time for exercise as well.
  • Run errands, literally – If you need to go somewhere, like the grocery store or the laundry shop, jog your way to those areas.  Don’t just walk.  Jogging can increase your agility and can provide you with a more energized feeling after the short exercise.
  • Turn the radio on –Upbeat music can change your mood.  Not only that, it can also cause you to be more energized and rejuvenated.  So if you’re about to do a task, turn on the radio and get it going with your favorite music.
  • Go active – It’s nice to get lazy around when you don’t feel like moving about, but allowing for such indulgence would only cause a sedentary lifestyle.  Do something recreational instead; something that can keep your blood pumping, like going out and practicing your favorite sport.

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