Here’s 5 tips to help you stay in good health while working from home.
Working remotely has it’s benefits to be sure. Logging in from home, a better work life balance, and more flexibility are certainly wonderful advantages. But how do you fight the urge to slow down and not be active? How do remain in good health while working remotely?
5 Tips To Remain Active While Working Remotely
1. Have A Plan
I tend to do best if I get my exercise in early.
Morning workouts or runs work best for me.
You might be different- working out right after a long day can certainly help burn off a lot of stress too. The point is- whether it’s committing to running 3 days a week or meeting a group of friends to work out at the gym- it helps to have a plan, and a routine. Our brains, and our bodies like a routine- and having one will help you keep an active lifestyle.
2. Be Active With A Group
I prefer to run by myself. That quite time to zone out, listen to music, or gaze at the early morning stars can be therapeutic. But for workouts? I’m all groups. It’s hard for me to do 10 push-ups by myself, but get me in group and I will push through as many as I can.
Whether you are part of a gym, a local workout group, or just meeting friends- make it part of your routine. It will also help your social life and fight off the isolation– which can be a problem for remote workers.
3. Get The Right Eqipment
Have a good pair of running shoes, the right clothes to work out in, and if needed, the right equipment at home. Having an office treadmill has been awesome for me when I need a walk but cannot break away from my desk. Get the right equipment so that you can do the right thing for your body.
4. Take Advantage Of Lunch Break
Most employers want you to take advantage of a mid-day break to eat lunch. One hack for me is to eat lunch at my desk and save the actual “lunch time” for a walk around my neighborhood. It frees me up to meet some friends and neighbors for a walk if it works for them- or just time to myself to stretch my legs. The point is to get out and get active.
5. Have An Activity Snack
This can be as simple as setting a timer and and every 1-2 hours get up, stretch, and do an activity. Get in 3 sets of 10 squats. Do 3 sets of 10 pushups. Whatever it is- get your body up and moving throughout the day. It will help you focus on your work when you get back and keeps the blood flowing.
Try implementing some of these ideas into your workflow and see how they might benefit you. I bet you won’t regret it.