Most of us have sedentary jobs. Work takes up a significant part of the day. What can you do to increase your physical activity during the work day? Well I know some tips that I'd like to share...
Brainstorm project ideas with a co-worker while taking a walk.
Stand while talking on the telephone.
Walk down the hall to speak with someone rather than using the telephone.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Or get off a few floors early and take the stairs the rest of the way.
Walk while waiting for the plane at the airport.
Stay at hotels with fitness centers or swimming pools and use them while on business trips.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Monday, December 25, 2006
Include excercise in your day!
· Walk the dog.
· Park farther away at the shopping mall and walk the extra distance. Wear your walking shoes and sneak in an extra lap or two around the mall
· Stretch to reach items in high places and squat or bend to look at items at floor level.
· Keep exercise equipment repaired and use it!
I have personally taken into consideration these tips and think they are great for all those working moms out there!
· Park farther away at the shopping mall and walk the extra distance. Wear your walking shoes and sneak in an extra lap or two around the mall
· Stretch to reach items in high places and squat or bend to look at items at floor level.
· Keep exercise equipment repaired and use it!
I have personally taken into consideration these tips and think they are great for all those working moms out there!
Monday, December 18, 2006
Tips for Moms on the Go
· Do housework yourself instead of hiring someone else to do it.
· Work in the garden or mow the grass. Using a riding mower doesn't count! Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash.
· Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes.
· Walk or bike to the corner store instead of driving.
· When walking, pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk. Choose a hilly route. When watching TV, sit up instead of lying on the sofa. Better yet, spend a few minutes pedaling on your stationary bicycle while watching TV. Throw away your video remote control. Instead of asking someone to bring you a drink, get up off the couch and get it yourself.
· Stand up while talking on the telephone.
· Work in the garden or mow the grass. Using a riding mower doesn't count! Rake leaves, prune, dig and pick up trash.
· Go out for a short walk before breakfast, after dinner or both! Start with 5-10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes.
· Walk or bike to the corner store instead of driving.
· When walking, pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk. Choose a hilly route. When watching TV, sit up instead of lying on the sofa. Better yet, spend a few minutes pedaling on your stationary bicycle while watching TV. Throw away your video remote control. Instead of asking someone to bring you a drink, get up off the couch and get it yourself.
· Stand up while talking on the telephone.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Working moms often forget about their health. We are so caught up with our children's health that we don't tale care of ourselves. Well, I found a few tricks to include escercise in our busy schedule. I will be sharing some of these tips on this blog.
It's convenient, comfortable and safe to work out at home. It allows our children to see us being active, which sets a good example for them. We can combine exercise with other activities, such as watching TV. If you buy exercise equipment, it's a one-time expense and other family members can use it. It's easy to have short bouts of activity several times a day.
It's convenient, comfortable and safe to work out at home. It allows our children to see us being active, which sets a good example for them. We can combine exercise with other activities, such as watching TV. If you buy exercise equipment, it's a one-time expense and other family members can use it. It's easy to have short bouts of activity several times a day.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
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