Don’t feel bad if you don’t have the time to hit the gym and do intense exercises. There are exercises that you can do while you are at work, right at your chair. You might look funny doing these exercises, but you are doing yourself a favor.
As long as your body keeps moving, it is healthy. Take note that when you are fully rested, the calories burned are also lowered. This is what makes you gain weight. If you are working on an 8-hour job on a daily basis where you are just seated in front of the computer, it could pose huge risks in your health.
The exercises that you can do at work are quite simple. You won’t even sweat a lot just to get them done. The key is to break the cycle. If you have seated for a long time, stand up and do something. Encourage your officemates to do the same.
Don’t allow the nature of your job to make you unhealthy. In the end, it is just a matter of discipline. After work, you can continue exercising at the gym or just walk home to burn more calories. Be watchful of what you eat and avoid unhealthy dishes.
There are other strategies for you to exercise while working. The infographic below shows some of these useful exercises. Just give them a try and you will find yourself doing them each day. Considering all the benefits you will get, you won’t mind people laughing at you.
