According to the National Center for Disease Control, only one in four U.S. adults meets the recommended daily guidelines for physical activity. That\u2019s not surprising. We live in one of the most sedentary eras in human history.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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And it\u2019s killing us. Diabetes. Obesity. Cancer. Heart Disease. These are just a few of the conditions seeing a surge in prevalence as a result of our unhealthy lifestyles.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We simply weren\u2019t made for sitting. We did not evolve as an inactive, immobile species. Human beings are meant to exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, who has the time to work out<\/em> anymore? There are so many other things that need to be done. In a perfect world, everyone could take an hour or two off to hit the gym.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n But we don\u2019t live in a perfect world, do we?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Even still, that doesn\u2019t mean a workout schedule is beyond you. It\u2019s perfectly feasible to fit a workout routine into your day-to-day. And you don\u2019t even need to leave the office to do so.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here are a few tips to that end.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you don\u2019t live at the other end of the city, you might consider ditching the train, bus, or car in favor of a bike ride or jog – either in the morning on your way to work, or at the end of the day when it\u2019s time to head home. Not only will you be healthier, but you\u2019ll also be saving money – and <\/em>doing your part to help save the environment, too!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Most of us, when we\u2019re done work for the day, want nothing more than to lay down in front of the TV and veg out on Netflix. You can still get that downtime without sacrificing screen time, though. Get yourself an exercise bike, treadmill, or similar piece of equipment that lets you get your workout in while you binge \u201cStranger Things.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before long, you\u2019ll start going straight for the bike instead of the couch when it\u2019s time to watch TV.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One common mistake we see fitness first-timers make is trying to go all-in way too soon. <\/em>They expect that they\u2019ll be able to spend several hours running their body into the ground the moment they set foot in the gym. When they\u2019re not able to do that, they get discouraged and ditch out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Given you already have a busy schedule, your best bet is to fit in your workout whenever possible. A half-hour of light to moderate exercise a day is a great starting point. If your schedule is so busy that you can\u2019t even accommodate that<\/em>, then maybe it\u2019s time to consider a career change.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There is no one-size-fits-all solution to fitness. Everyone\u2019s going to have different exercises and workout routines that resonate with them. For you, maybe it\u2019s running or biking. For someone else, it might be rock climbing or weight training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The important thing is that you find something you like doing – because the more you enjoy your workouts, the easier it\u2019ll be to stick to them.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Slot your workouts into your calendar. Let your associates and colleagues know you\u2019ll be unavailable when you\u2019re working out. And make it clear that this is non-negotiable.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Granted, we understand that not everyone has the kind of pull for this to be feasible within the workplace. As such, you might also consider scheduling your workouts outside of office hours. In the morning before you have to be in, or in the evening after work\u2019s let out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In either case, make it clear to your family and friends that this e is set in stone. You cannot, nor should you be expected to, reschedule on a whim. That consistency is critical<\/em> if you\u2019re to develop a routine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n And the more you stick to it, the easier it\u2019ll get.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Believe it or not, there\u2019s a close link between productivity and physical health. The better you take care of your body, the sharper your mind will become. And the sharper your mind, the more capable you\u2019ll be in the workplace.In short, there\u2019s literally no reason not <\/em>to get in shape. So what are you waiting for?<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" According to the National Center for Disease Control, only one in four U.S. adults meets the recommended daily guidelines for physical activity. That\u2019s not surprising. We live in one of the most sedentary eras in human history.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":6198,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[865],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness"],"yoast_head":"\nMake Your Commute More Active<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Invest in a Treadmill or Exercise Bike<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Start Small<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Do Something You Enjoy<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Set a Schedule and Stick To It<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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