How to Stay Fit While at Work

Every single person that works in an office behind a desk is aware of how much time they spend sitting on a chair. In fact, many people will spend over fourteen hours a day sitting in public or private transport, then sitting at a desk, and then sitting in the evening in front of the television. This can mean that you start to notice that you are starting to put on a little bit of weight. You haven't started eating more, and as you are a small business owner you don't have hours of leisure time to go running or join a gym – so what can you do to stay fit whilst you work?

1.     Pay attention to what you eat.

It is all too easy to not realize that you are eating more and more when you spend your days sitting a desk. Coffees and teas add up the calories, as do the biscuits that you'll almost definitely eat with them. You may have a packet of crisps to see you past the long afternoon, some sweets that you share with a colleague, and before you know it, you are consuming 500 extra calories a day. Doesn't sound like much? That's an hour of running to you and me, and so if you want to avoid the need to do exercise, cut down on the extra snacks.

2.     Walk to work as much as you can.

Adding in just half an hour of exercise to your daily routine will greatly increase your fitness, and if you include it in your journey to work, then you'll barely consider it exercise. You'll be able to appreciate the beauty of your way to work, as well as listen to music or an interesting podcast. You could even ring a friend and catch up with them!

3.     Use a standing desk.

Although standing desks are not currently typical in every office, they have huge health benefits. Standing up while you work will keep you alert for longer, and it will increase the blood flow to your head, keeping those brilliant ideas coming all day. Your posture will also be good, and should prevent you from getting any back pain later on in your working life.

4.     Pace whilst on the phone.

Again, this will introduce exercise into your daily routine without you losing out on any business time. By using a hands-free device, you will be able to move freely in your office without being restricted, and without knowing it, you could easily add another thirty minutes of walking into your day.