Even if you exercise every day, studies show that people simply sit too much. When you work an office job, you can spend at least eight hours of your day sitting in front of a computer, which can be detrimental to your posture and health. How can you break up these long periods of being seated? Below are three ways to get more movement into your day.
- Get Up for Your Breaks
Whether you are grabbing another cup of coffee or have a 30-minute lunch break coming up, make an effort to get up and move. Take a quick walk on your break or meet up with coworkers to check out the coffee shop next door when you all need a refill.
- Dress for Activity
If possible, wear comfortable clothing or shoes to the office or bring a change of sneakers with you. This will eliminate the excuse of poor shoes or stuffy dress clothes to walk in. When you are dressed in comfortable fabrics and shoes, you will be more inspired to move.
- Set Alerts to Move
If you have a fitness tracker, smartwatch, or smartphone, many of them have settings for movement reminders. Pay attention to these reminders and get up and move whenever they appear. You can also take this time to stretch at your desk if you are unable to get up for a quick walk around the building.
At Highland-March Workspaces, our MA office for rent is near a variety of coffee shops, lunch stops, and parks to help inspire you to stay active during your workday. Contact us today to inquire about one of our three locations.
