Our busy lives often don’t leave time for exercising. We know we should do it, but it always seems to get pushed to the side. In Order to Succeed’s professional organizers, relocation specialists, and project managers have found some ways to combine working and exercising for those days when it’s just impossible to hit the gym. Here are five of our favorites:
Return phone calls while speed walking: This can be a little tricky if it’s something you’re going to need to write down, so try to limit the phones calls to messages you’ve been meaning to return but haven’t and that don’t require note taking.
Read emails while working out on a stationary bike: Set your laptop, mobile phone, or iPad up at your stationary bike instead of a book and read and possibly return emails while you bike.
Sit on a fitness ball: Swap out your desk chair with a fitness ball it will work your core muscles while improving your posture.
Walk or bike for transportation: Need to make a quick stop at the bank or post office why not walk or bike instead of getting in the car. You’ll get some exercise, fresh air, and help the environment all at the same time.
Listen to podcasts or audio books while you jog, walk or bike: Like to jog, speed walk, or bike for exercise, but feel bad about taking the time off of work? Bring your iPod, iPhone, or whatever mobile device you prefer and catch up on that book you need to read or the news.
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