Let’s master the art of multitasking.
While working a desk job, you may find yourself sitting still for up to eight hours a day. It may come as a surprise, but this sedentary lifestyle isn’t particularly good for your health. Naturally, you can’t neglect your work for the sake of exercising, but what can you do? If you’re clever, there are several ways you can incorporate some movement into your work routine.
Whenever you have the chance to leave your desk, seize it and make the most of it. For example, instead of having your lunch delivered, take a walk to pick it up during your lunch break. Enjoy a brief stroll outside, return, sit down, and savor your meal. The same strategy applies to restroom breaks; take a moment before or after using the facilities to perform quick stretches and get your blood flowing. It’s unlikely anyone will notice if you’re away for a couple of extra minutes. Probably.
If you excel at multitasking, there are ways to incorporate exercise into your regular work responsibilities. This is where technology can be particularly beneficial; items like stability balls, under-desk steppers, mini-ellipticals, or even a pair of dumbbells for quick curls during downtime can all help you stay active between full workout sessions. Even without these gadgets, you can perform bodyweight exercises at your desk, like air-chair exercises. If you have a standing desk, it provides additional space to stretch and move your legs.
While your work should remain the focal point during working hours, if the tasks are not overly demanding, there’s no harm in utilizing some of that excess physical energy in a productive manner, right?
