I sit at a desk for 8 hours a day telling people over the phone to be more active.
I'm an exercise and sport science major and I SIT all day long - it's painful.
I feel like I'm fighting constantly to keep myself moving.
FIGHTING.
I exercise every morning and try to do something movement related at night, but that's NOT enough. It is SO much better for our bodies to stay moving ALL day. Not to mention, better for our mid-sections. In fact, I have a legitimate fear of being overweight. It's not a small fear either.
How am I going to win this battle?
I'll tell you...
1. I stand at my desk as long as I can handle it and MOVE. I'll do leg movements, calf raises, squats, etc (I do as much as I can without feeling embarrassed because people are watching me).
2. Sometimes I'll go to the bathroom and do jumping jacks (because even though I work in a wellness office, it's still awkward to exercise at your desk where everyone can see).
3. I walk around the parking lot every hour (I'm lucky that I can come and go as I please - and I feel like my breaks allow me to be more efficient throughout the day).
4. I eat my lunch at my desk and work, then I go for a 30 minute walk or jog on my actual lunch break.
5. I sit on a fitball and bounce around.
Even though this seems like a lot, I still feel like I'm sedentary all day. For those of you at a desk all day, I can actually sympathize with you! Let's embark on this journey together!
I'm determined to keep myself active even when facing the inevitable 'office job'.
So, if I can do it, so can you! Get up and MOVE!!!
No excuses!!!
