No time for an hour of cardio? You don’t have to be a gym rat to get active at work, especially when there’s exercise just waiting to be had around every cubicle. Try these suggestions from the American Heart Association and the American Council on Fitness:
• After lunch take a brisk walk. Lousy weather? Walk up and down 3-4 flights stairs.
• Stand while talking on the telephone. Add a few deep knee bends.
• Skip the intercom or email. Walk down the hall to speak with a coworker.
• Stretch and move around in your cubicle or office, something that can also help to avoid strain on your back.
• Launch a recreation or sports league at your company to get active and raise money for charity events.
• When traveling on business, stay exclusively at hotels that offer fitness centers and swimming pools;
• If your employer has a gym, get there before or after work to avoid the midday rush, or drop by for a lunchtime workout;
• Schedule your exercise appointment on your calendar and treat it like a meeting with your boss.
• Park a few blocks early from the office and walk the rest of the way to work Always check with your doctor before beginning any fitness routine.