Even simple stretching for 8 min is a starting point. Being less stiff energizes me. I catch up on Fabulous’s reading while my legs are stretching on the bar stool.
I do little things like: use stairs for part/all of the lift instead of the elevator; park farther away from the destination; find a reason to walk, like taking a book to the library. My building has a room with exercise machines where I divide my exercise between 3 or 4 different machines, which makes the time go faster. Also, I exercise at the beginning of the day and don’t have to think about it as I go about my day.
I have way better days when I start with yoga. At home, roll out of bed, and roll onto the mat. I have an online subscription, which is cheap and has huge variety. That way I can spend the right amount of time and energy for the day. Sometimes it’s gentle and 15 minutes, but it still makes me feel in control of my day!
My job drains me of any energy at the on of the day. But it doesn’t allow me to be very active, either. I try to exercise before work, but during the day I take small walks. Sometimes, it is something as small as walking to the copier ALL the way at the end of the hallway a few times an hour. Maybe we circle the park before getting coffee.
Dance. You just need one song to burn calories. A good pumping, happening song. It would take less than 4 minutes and will make you feel good physically and mentally.
I do the 7-minute workout, I use the app. It’s all bodyweight workouts and it targets my whole body
Short pilates videos. Trying to walk 10,000 steps per day with a 12.5lbs sand vest on.
One you can’t put off or avoid. Even better, if it’s something you have to do to get your responsibilities done. For example, I commute on a bike within town, and walk places in the City.
10 min HIIT workout
Try doing a 7-minute without. There’s a plethora of apps on the App Store and you can workout wherever suits you best. Try the garden for a quick high intensity workout without the cost of a gym and without the time going to the gym takes up.
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