Tips to Help You Get Physically Fit Even If You Are Busy

Exercise More:

With these general guidelines in mind, how can you exercise more, considering you’re busy, stressful lives you live?

At Work:

• Take a brisk at lunchtime
• Stand up at your desk and stretch every half hour
• Imagine that you’re late for a meeting and walk a little faster
• If you go to work by public transport, get off at an earlier stop and walk the rest of the way

At Home:

• Stand up and stretch while watching TV
• Get up to switch TV channels instead of using the remote control
• Plan a regular, brisk weekend walk

A Word Caution:

Exercise should be done safely. Here are five golden rules of exercising safely:

• Think long-term and get fit gradually
• Warm up before playing or exercising. This will lessen the chances of sprain and strain. Have a few gentle bends and stretches and arm swings.
• Exercise regularly. Three 20-minute sessions a week are best. Fit these exercise sessions into your schedule. Never make excuse not to do them.
• Cool down afterwards by walking slowly for a few minutes. If possible have a warm bath to relax muscles after exercise.
• Keep at it. Fitness is an ongoing pursuit.

More Tips to Help You Keep Physically Fit:

• Don’t cross one leg over the other. Ensure that your feet are on the floor to keep weight off your thighs. If necessary, use a footrest to support your feet.
• Don’t lean forward more than you have to. You may not notice it but your head is fairly heavy. If you’re using a computer, position the video display unit of your computer in a way that allows you to hold your head in a comfortable position.
• Position your desk so that you don’t have to keep turning when somebody enters the room
• When standing, don’t fold your arms. This position tends to make you lean forward.
• Balance your weight equally on both feet. Don’t shift your weight from one foot to another.
• When carrying heavy load, make sure that these are properly balanced before walking