When you work in an office, often sitting for long periods of time it is really easy to become unfit and the current levels of obesity in the UK are thought to be a ticking time-bomb, whereby in a few years time more than 50% of the population will actually be obese. But going to the gym can be difficult, finding the time, the motivation, or let’s be honest being put off by the thought of exercising next to people with perfect bodies.
So how can us mere mortals stay in shape, or more to the point, get in shape? Well it can be done, without too much disruption to your day. If you drive to work, park in a car park, which is a little bit away from the office and walk or if you can, jog to work. Then after a month, park a little bit further away, so that you get even more exercise.
If you take the bus or tube to work, then get off one or two stops before you usually do and have a good quick walk to the office. Gradually increase the distance that you have to walk or jog each day, to improve your fitness levels and therefore improve your health whilst at the same time, reducing your stress levels.
Make sure that you don’t get lazy at work either. Don’t take the lift at work, but run up and down the stairs. If this is too much to start with, then walk briskly up and down stairs, building up to being able to run.
If you find that evenings are the worst time for snacking and or drinking, which can both pile on the pounds, then you should seriously consider enlisting with a recruitment agency to secure a second, part time job. Not only will this stop you snacking, but you earn more money at the same time: how good is that?
