Prioritize movement breaks during your workday
As most of us are staying home more, it's important to continue to incorporate movement into your daily life. We all know there is only so many steps you can get between the fridge, your couch, and your home office space and that is likely nowhere near the recommended 10,000 steps a day. What can you do about it? And, just how active should you be?
“Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity. Keep in mind, if you can get closer to 300 minutes of moderate exercise or 150 minutes of more strenuous activity on a weekly basis, it’s even better. In fact, the more exercise you get, the greater the health benefits, experts advise. But this activity doesn’t have to be done in bouts lasting at least 10 minutes, as previously specified. Health officials say that every bit of exercise counts towards your weekly goal—even just a two-minute walk.” – RealAge® Tips from Sharecare.
First, consider investing in a step tracker. It’s likely you are not carrying your phone with you throughout the entire day, so you are not getting an accurate picture of just how many steps you are taking. Invest in a fitness tracker to better understand your movement patterns.
There are also a myriad of free online resources to incorporate more exercise into your day. And, at its simplest form – you could go for a walk! Grab those headphones and try to incorporate one walking meeting into your daily schedule or swap out your traditional commuting times for a walk around the neighborhood. A good way to do this on your team is to include "[Walkable]" in the email invite subject line so other meeting participants know they are not required to be in front of a computer for your conversation that day. You could also challenge yourself to step in place during a short meeting as well.
Start by being intentional and scheduling it on your calendar to remind yourself that movement breaks are just as important as your other meetings. These small habits can lead to a healthier work week!
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