Human Resources Learning of the Month: Incorporating exercise into your day
Even the most dedicated are going to encounter setbacks and time constraints that
can dissuade them from exercising. Life is unpredictable. Work, kids' schedules, appointments,
social events, sickness, tiredness or just plain not feeling like it — all can close in on the amount of time dedicated to a workout routine.
The important thing is to find a way to incorporate some exercise into the day, no matter how crazy your schedule becomes. Here are some suggestions:
- Wake up early and spend an extra 15-30 minutes walking/exercising before work.
- Park your car farther from your destination and walk the extra steps to work, stores and appointments.
- Bring sneakers to work and take a walk on your lunch break. Ask a co-worker to join you.
- Take a 15-minute break from work and walk around your building or neighborhood.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator every chance you get. For an even greater workout, take the stairs two at a time.
- Can't get to the gym? Spend time actively playing with your children or grandchildren, inside, outdoors, at the playground or park.
- Lift boxes, help carry items that need moving at work or offer to fetch office supplies or necessities for co-workers.
- Clean out a closet, rearrange your furniture, clean the garage, wash the car, do some yard work. Get motivated by knowing that time. spent on these activities is a workout for your body.
- Carry bags to your car instead of using a shopping cart.
- Any time you're standing in a line, contract your abs 10 times and then your glutes ("back end" muscles).
- Work out while watching your favorite TV show.
- If you take the bus or the subway, get off at an earlier stop and walk the remaining distance to your destination.
- Use dumbbells, soup cans, laundry detergent containers, milk jugs filled with water or a;w other weight you can find to lift weights at home.
Contact: Sharon Hillsns in new t
June 2, 2025