How To Stay Fit While Working From HomeWritten by Lynn Bode
Despite what many may think, working from home takes a lot of time and a lot of work. I’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “They don’t really have a job, they just work from home.” That statement couldn’t be farther from truth! Running a home business takes almost all of your time. Therefore, many other things drop down on your priority list. Probably one of first ones to drop is fitness. When you have a never-ending to-do list, a house that never seems to get clean and family and/or friends who demand attention, it’s understandable that exercise can take a back seat. But, it shouldn’t. Exercise offers so many important benefits that it should always be part of your weekly routine. Of course, we all know that exercise can help you stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all other great results of exercising? Daily physical activity reduces stress and can help you sleep better – two things that are especially beneficial to busy at-home workers and business owners. Fitness helps keep you healthy and has been linked to reducing risk of some diseases and to warding off depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis. If that still doesn’t convince you to get moving, then keep in mind that exercise also improves self-esteem, increases stamina and ultimately helps you be able to do continuous work for longer. What more could you ask for? It all sounds great, right? But you still don’t think that you can find any time in your hectic schedule for staying in shape. Don’t worry. There are a lot of creative ways to fit it in. Below are some tips to help you get started. 1.Schedule time for working out. When you work at home it’s so easy to work around clock. To help avoid this think of yourself as having a traditional “office job”. In most “office jobs” when you go home for night you leave work behind and concentrate on personal things. Even though going home for you may simply be walking down hall, you need to set boundaries in order to find time for you. 2.During working hours, take several 5-10 minute breaks and run up and down stairs (or even just walk). This will also help rejuvenate your mind. 3.Sitting in front of a computer can be hard on your body, especially your posture. So, find a comfortable place where you can occasionally stand to do your computer work.
| | Workouts That TravelWritten by Lynn Bode
A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of suitcase until they’re back home. But travel doesn’t have to result in an interruption or complete abandonment of your healthy habits. You can still fit in exercise time when away from home, regardless of whether you find yourself in a warm or a cold climate. Even if bad weather forces you into seclusion in your hotel room, there are exercises you can complete without a single piece of equipment. Below are some tips to help you stay fit while traveling and avoid coming home with unwanted extra baggage. ·Be realistic. You probably won't be able to fit in your normal weekly workouts and that's okay. Shoot for completing at least 50% of your normal regimen. ·Plan ahead. Before leaving town, find out what type of workout facilities your accommodations will have or if there is a nearby park of jogging track (weather permitting, of course). ·Scope out local gyms. If you are staying somewhere that doesn’t provide a workout area then inquire at nearby local fitness centers for their rates. Often they offer day passes for minimal fees. ·Pack a resistance band in your suitcase. The band takes up very little space, yet can provide you with an entire upper and lower body workout routine. ·Don’t deprive yourself of all local delicacies. You can enjoy some special meals without going overboard. Ask restaurants to prepare your favorite dishes with a few lower fat ingredients.
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