Working from home presents new challenges to those of us used to getting up, putting on real clothes, and going to the office from 9 to 5. In addition to Zoom failures and only communicating over email, our health has taken a toll from the new sedentary lifestyles many office workers found themselves in over the course of the pandemic.
No longer are we rushing between meetings, utilizing our standing desks, or even going for a walk down the street for a quick coffee break on a busy day. Now, getting our daily steps and exercises in is completely up to us — and ask any work-from-home office worker, and they will tell you that getting exercise in is harder than it looks when you don't leave your home some days.
That is why easy exercises that can be worked into your day-to-day routine are vital for keeping you energized and healthy, even while working from your home office. There are a number of resistance training, aerobic, and stretching exercises you can do right from your makeshift desk to ensure you are staying healthy, even if you are working in your pajamas.
Stretches: Try a neck stretch or torso twist as a break from looking at a spreadsheet.
Resistance training: Desk push ups or leg extenders can help train your muscles, even while you are in a meeting.
Aerobics: Jumping jacks are a great way to get your heart rate up during a long day, especially if you can't sneak a lunch break walk in.
For more heart-healthy exercises you can sneak in while you work (plus tips on the benefits of exercise) check out the visual guide below:
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