We all know exercise is important yet we complain that we simply don’t have time. It’s true we all live busy lives, but almost everyone can spend as little 10 minutes a day getting fit. It’s especially doable when you sneak it into your work day.
Here are a few ideas:
Boycott the elevator
Take the stairs at work and/or in your apartment building. Even better, “do the stairs,” as many times as you can in five minutes.
Be an active observer
Take a walk around the block (or further) while your child is at soccer practice or piano lessons.
Get the worst parking spot
Stop battling for the best spot in the lot. Park your car at the far end of the lot and walk to your destination.
Walk and talk
Stand up when the phone rings and get your body moving. A ringing phone provides the perfect excuse to get up from your desk, stretch your arms, and do some calf stretches while you get some work done.
Dance it out
Put on some music and dance like there’s nobody watching. Dancing is good for your body and your mood.
Multitask
Waiting for an egg to boil or a wash cycle to complete? Why not do some standing push-ups and tone your arms and shoulders while you wait? Stand about an arm’s length from the kitchen counter, place your arms on the counter’s edge and push in and out. Repeat.
Be more than a couch potato
Do simple exercises while watching a TV show. Jumping jacks, stomach crunches, lunges, push ups, and side planks can all be done in areas with limited space.
