How can I sneak in exercises during the day?

If your job requires you to work at a desk, you might be finding it difficult to find time for regular exercise during the work week.

Unfortunately, leading a sedentary lifestyle is linked to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and overall mortality. But by ensuring you reach the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week, you can help reduce these risks.

Furthermore,  you don’t need to set aside one or two hours to head to the gym for a full workout every day. It is also possible for smaller, more frequent bouts of exercise  to be effective, too.

How to Sneak Exercises into Your Day in Between Work Meetings

Even with a sedentary office job, you can still squeeze exercise into your daily routine. One of the best things to do is incorporate mini-workouts between meetings.

Including more movement in your workday helps prevent you from feeling sore and stiff due to sitting and counts towards your weekly target of 150 minutes.

Here are some great exercises you can do at your desk or by your desk when you’re not in physical meetings or attending virtual video calls.  Mix and match your exercises to give your whole body a workout every day

1. Desk push-ups
2. Triceps dips on your chair
3. Body weight squats by your desk
4. Bodyweight lunges next to your desk
5. Calf raises using the back of your chair for support
6. Walk around the office
7. Walk around the block