Fitness

We all know how important it is to exercise but that hasn't made it any easier to get going if we've stopped for a few months or years or never had a regular exercise programme. We stop exercising for myriad of reasons including boredom, lack of motivation lack of time or the demands of children. Sometimes, we just put it off because it seems to demand too much exertion to be effective. Many people who would really like to do some form of exercise but are hindered by various obstacles. The good news is that it is possible to avoid some of the obstacles and include some fitness in your life.

All you really need is 10-20 minutes and you will not only improve your fitness level but also benefit from improved health and lower stress that goes with regular exercise by
Using part of your lunch time. You can start with just 10 minutes everyday and increase gradually to 20 minutes and even 30 minutes Daly. Avoid staying at your desk to eat. Use part of your lunch break for activities that will invigorate your body and mind. A short walk and a change of environment can help a lot. Cary a pair of walking shoes for this purpose.

Taking walking breaks, especially for 10 or more minutes at a time, is a great way to promote health without becoming unduly sweaty. Research shows that even short bouts of exercise will bring positive health effects. Try and utilize the grounds at your place of world if available or be creative in finding places indoors or outdoors to get in more physical activity throughout the day.

If you have staircase or hallways, that is an added advantages you can walk up and the staircase. You can even team up with other colleagues or friends to take walks outside.
Using only 10 to 30 minutes for exercise during your lunch break will leave you with adequate time to have your lunch. Try to exercise first then eat your lunch .exercising right after a meal is never a good idea as the full stomach will put extra stress o your heart and circulation. If you are determined to exercise at lunch time then also eat sensibly. Overeating will undo all the good work.

Once you have added exercise to your lunch break several times a week, you might want to find other ways to add calorie-burning activities to your workday. To start of, you can hold walk and talk if you are holding a meeting with just one or two co-workers. If possible, stand while you are on the phone, talking with a co-worker or even eating lunch. Make yourself move by sending documents to printer that is not near desk or walk to a colleague's office for a discussion rather than send an email.

Keep in mind that moderately intense exercise is better than highly intense workouts. Less stressful activities do a better job of decreasing abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol.

By Edward Ombaka Adeny