1. Routinely Do Homework
Housework, such as sweeping or mopping, aka any routine that is included in house cleaning activities, is the main option Ladies can choose to stay active. The process of cleaning the house will involve many muscles without us realizing it. So, not only for the sake of activating your muscles, but also for the comfort of your home. Who's happy? Yourself.
2. Stretching
While it's better to hit the gym or spend consistent time exercising, a quick stretch in the morning can help flex your muscles, improve circulation, and get you ready for the day. Try to stretch for at least 10 minutes, whether it's first thing in the morning or during your free time at the office.
3. Increase Walking
To stay active, we need to increase our walking habits, for example with a daily goal of 10,000 steps. This may seem like a big number, but you can work around it in various ways, such as walking while on the phone, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to the nearest lunch spot from the office. Keep track of the number by using features on your smartphone or smartwatch.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator
4. Be Active With Pets
Being active with a pet, such as a dog, is another option to try. Pets usually need activities as part of their daily routine, such as walking around the neighborhood, throwing a ball, or running around. This is a great opportunity for us to be active with them to keep our bodies active.
5. Working or Meeting While Standing or Even Walking
Walking and thinking can be done together. One of the benefits is to increase creativity. The office is usually a place where one is sedentary, causing workers to lose a lot of time to burn calories. Try to utilize the stand-up desk available in the office.
However, if your work environment does not provide one, take a break for at least 5 minutes once an hour. Especially for Ladies who work from home, consider buying a stand-up desk along with a walking pad. Since this method will cost money, so there is no need to force it if you can't do it.
6. Move Lightly During TV Commercials or Series Episode Breaks
It is common advice to get up and move around during commercial breaks. But nowadays, there are many online streaming services for entertainment, which generally do not have commercials. Alternatively, if you are watching a series, try to do a short stretch between episodes. This is better than just sitting still.
Do some light stretching during a series break
So, those are 6 easy habits that Ladies can do to keep their bodies active. Starting from regularly doing homework, stretching, walking more, being active with pets, working while standing, to light movements during commercial breaks or series. Not difficult is it? You don't even need to make special time in the middle of a busy schedule. So, no more excuses for being inactive!
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