5 Simple Steps To Stay Active While Working From Home

If you're like many people, you might have found yourself working from home more often than usual lately. And while working from home has its perks—no commute, comfortable surroundings, etc.—it can also be easy to let your fitness and activity levels slide. After all, it's tempting to just sit on the couch in your sweats all day when you don't have to go into an office. But there are simple things you can do to stay active and avoid falling into an sedentary lifestyle just because you're working from home.

Here are 5 tips to help you stay active while working from home.

1. Get up and move every hour or so. Just because you're working from home doesn't mean you have to be glued to your chair for 8 hours straight. In fact, sitting for long periods of time is bad for your health. So set a timer on your phone or computer to go off every hour, and when it does, take a quick break to walk around the house, do some stretches, or just get up and move. You'll feel better and be more productive when you get back to work. Contact us if you need a jumpstart!

2. Make sure you're drinking enough water. It's easy to forget to drink water when you're focused on work, but staying hydrated is important for your overall health—especially if you're sitting for long periods of time. So make sure you have a water bottle nearby and take frequent sips throughout the day.

3. Eat healthy snacks. It's all too easy to reach for unhealthy snacks when you're working from home and don't have access to the healthy options at work. But if you stock your pantry with healthy snacks like nuts, fruits, and vegetables, you'll be less likely to indulge in unhealthy junk food. Plus, eating healthy snacks will give you sustained energy throughout the day so you can stay focused on work.

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4. Take a walk during lunchtime. Just because you're working from home doesn't mean lunchtime has to be spent sitting at your desk. If weather permits, take a walk around the block during your lunch break—you'll get some fresh air and much-needed exercise, and come back feeling refreshed and ready to finish out the workday strong.

5. Schedule regular workouts into your week . Even if you can't fit in a long workout every day, making time for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise 3-5 times per week is important for maintaining your health—both mental and physical. So schedule some gym time or book a fitness class into your calendar each week, and stick to it as best as you can. Your body—and mind—will thank you for it!

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Working from home has its perks, but it's important to make sure you don't let your activity levels slide just because you're not going into an office every day. Use these tips to help you stay active while working from home, and enjoy the benefits of improved productivity and increased energy levels!