Working from home is great, but the lack of movement can leave you feeling sluggish and unmotivated. No longer do you need to walk to the office or even move around for meetings. The furthest you walk is to your bathroom, to your kitchen, and back to the office (and repeat). Are you feeling the urge to move? Whether you’re looking to improve your health or re-energize during the day, we have some ideas for you! Check out these tips to stay moving while working from home.
Get Up Early
If you’re someone who struggles to kick start the day when you’re working from home, creating a morning routine that involves some exercise might be the thing you need to get going. While it sounds counterproductive for someone who doesn’t particularly like mornings, exercise is a great way to wake yourself up and jumpstart the day.
“The best exercise routine is one that you can do consistently,” says Gina Iovenitti, Growth Operations at Carda Health. “While you might have activities or other things that could pop up and make you miss a day and throw off a new fitness routine in the evenings, mornings are another story. What else are you going to do in the morning other than sleep? Go to bed early so you can wake up early and establish a routine to kickstart your day.”
Flexible Seating
You may have heard of this concept among your teacher friends. Flexible seating has become a popular option among teachers who deal with fidgety students who have a hard time sitting still all day long. Guess what? This works for adults too. Having a seat that moves or requires core muscle control to balance is a great way to stay moving while working from home.
“Try swapping out your regular desk chair for an exercise ball or invest in a standing desk to shake things up,” says Soji James, Lead Expert Certified personal trainer at 1AND1. “There are even some standing balance boards that you can stand on while working, which can help you keep moving even when you’re working on the computer.”
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