Don’t have time to exercise due to a busy day but want to get physically fit?
So you can make it possible by taking some time out during your office or business engagements.
Yes, you don’t really need to go to the gym and work out for hours on end to keep yourself fit.
- Stretching:
Stretching improves blood flow to the body and increases physical activity. The good thing is that this activity can be done anywhere, just avoid overstretching the body.
2. The one-mile rule:
If you live near a city, avoid driving or biking to places that are within a mile of your home. Prefer walking instead, it will improve your health while increasing your physical fitness.
3. Put pressure on the muscles:
No problem if you don’t have time to go to the gym, you can work out anywhere.
For example, tighten the abdominal muscles for 3 to 10 seconds and repeat this process 4 times, no one will even know that you are doing any exercise. Such exercises also lower blood pressure.
4. Take a walk:
The habit of daily walking makes you more physically active. Walking is a great habit for physical health that also reduces the risk of many chronic diseases.
5. Chat on the go:
Need to discuss a topic with an officemate? So do this while standing up and walking, which will not only give you an opportunity to exercise but also get the office work done.
6. Get help from the stairs:
Climbing the stairs for one minute helps burn 10 calories. If you are in a tall building, try walking up to 4 to 5 flights of stairs, which will help you burn more calories and reduce body weight. Similarly, physical fitness will also improve.
7. Park the vehicle away:
While visiting a shop, office, or somewhere else, try to park your car at some distance. By doing this you will have to walk to your destination which will allow you to get some exercise.
8. Jog for a few minutes:
One study found that brisk running for a short period of time each day improved physical fitness and had the same health benefits as 48 minutes of moderate exercise. Running not only burns a lot of calories but also helps improve insulin sensitivity and muscle function.
9. Use public transport:
Preferring public transport within the city allows people to walk more, which also gives them the opportunity to exercise.
10. Bicycles are also useful:
The habit of cycling is also beneficial for health.
Cycling helps in controlling body weight while improving physical fitness.
11. Do some housework:
Doing housework can also improve physical fitness. Just try to do anything that gets your heart rate up.
12. Get up from the chair:
If you spend a lot of time sitting during the day, try to stand up and walk around every hour.
Doing so will help the body burn calories and improve fitness.
Note: This article is based on details published in medical journals, readers must consult their
