3 Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy While Working in an Office
How can you stay fit and healthy while working in an office?
- Take every opportunity to walk
- Remember to stand and stretch throughout the day
- Bring packed lunch
Working in a virtual office in Manila often means sitting at a desk for several hours at a time. However, a lack of physical activity in our daily life is very harmful to our health. Because work takes up the majority of our time, it is important to incorporate as much physical activity as we can into our work routine in order to have a healthier lifestyle. Here are some easy and realistic tips for staying fit and healthy while working a desk job in an office.
Take every opportunity to walk
There is no denying that working in a virtual office in Manila entail lots of sitting, so it is important to take every opportunity that you can to walk. Rather than drive your car, walk, bike, or commute to work instead. If you have no choice but to take your car, you can try parking a few blocks away from your office and walking the rest of the day. However, your dose of physical activity for the day should not be limited to your commute to and from work. You can spend a portion of your lunch break to take a walk outside and get some fresh air. Another tip is to take the stairs instead of the elevator when going up and down one or two floors. Taking every opportunity throughout the day to get your body moving will go a long way in maintaining your health.
Remember to stand and stretch throughout the day
Another way to increase your activity levels throughout the day is to stand and stretch every few hours. Another benefit of this is that it will help wake you up on days you feel particularly tired and sluggish. Research has shown that sitting down for more than 40 hours a week is very harmful to the body. Thus, it is important to stand every now and then. One popular tool being used in offices are adjustable tables, which all you to alternate between working while standing and sitting.
Bring packed lunch
Another easy way to stay fit and healthy while working a desk job is to bring your own packed lunch to work. Eating out all the time is not only very expensive but the food offered in canteens and restaurants are not always the healthiest. You have more control over what you eat when you pack your own lunch and snacks, making it easier to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. Additionally, bringing healthy snacks will help keep you from being tempted to buy snacks from the nearby vending machine or convenience store. It may seem very hassle to prepare packed lunch every day, but your body and bank account will both be very grateful for the effort.
Key Takeaway
Staying fit and healthy takes a lot of effort and is very difficult no matter what job you have. By being conscious of what you eat and how active you are throughout the day, you will surely have a healthy lifestyle that everyone hopes to have.
