Receta How To Move More At Work
How To Move More At Work
July 25, 2013 by Julie 48 Comments
I loved all of your tips for moving more at the office!
Here are some highlights from the comments you left on my morning post:
From Mia: “About a year and a half ago I decided to start doing little work outs every time I go to the restroom. We have a single bathroom so that makes it easy. I am one who drinks a LOT of water so I’m in and out of the restroom a ton. I do 10 squats, lunges or wall push ups every single time. It has made a HUGE difference.”
From Maureen: “I try to walk and see people rather than send an e-mail or call if time allows.”
From Lauren: “I find myself walking around with my headset on conference calls and being more active when I’m already standing. Heels and standing don’t work so I always keep a pair of flats under my desk.”
From Kelsey: “I have converted my bookshelf in my office into a standing desk that I used for a couple hours a day. I sit in my regular chair for a couple hours then sit on my stability ball for the rest of the time. It’s a good mix up.”
From Laura: “I try to get up and get water or go to the bathroom every hour or so. We also have a few walking trails around work so a little after lunch I try to get out and walk for 10 minutes-even that little bit of time helps me get through the afternoon!”
From Ashlee: “Try to drink one glass of water per hour. Then you probably go to the restroom more and have to get up more!”
From Kristen: “I am 5’3″ and I realized that I can put two wooden crates (that you can get at many craft stores) on my normal desk, put my laptop on one, mouse pad on the other, and viola–standing desk for a total of $14!”
From Nicole: “At my summer job, I end up sitting a lot. I hate the feeling of sitting too long as well!! So I have a little routine I do to get my blood flowing. Every hour or 30 minutes after 12 o’clock I do 20 squats, and 15 bicep curls on each arm with 5 lb weights.”
Thanks so much for sharing!
And just in case you’re in the market for a non-sedentary job, you might want to read this article that highlights 20 jobs that keep you moving. (To the always moving and standing nurses and teachers who commented on my morning post, you made that list!)
Work + Lunch
After typing up my morning blog post, I rushed out the door to work. The first half of my day included fitness assessments and personal training. Then it was time for lunch!
I reheated a bowl of chicken noodle soup that I made earlier this week. (I followed this recipe, but used macaroni noodles instead of egg noodles because that’s what we had in our pantry.)
Even though it’s five million degrees outside, I am always freezing when I work at the gym (unless I am teaching), so a hot lunch hit the spot.
Fortunately it didn’t warm me up too much because I had to head outside to teach water fitness in the afternoon. It was cloudy and drizzly throughout most of the class which was fine by me! Anything beats teaching in the intense sun! Luckily thunder and lightning held off and I was able to teach for the full 55 minutes.
And now I just arrived back at home and have to work with our accountant. Paaaarty!