Guest post provided by James Hundson
You love your job? Yes, you do! This is one of the main reasons that may keep you so determined and focused on working that you tend to keep aside your own health issues and fitness. The working schedule that most of us are made to follow does not allow us to move. It is difficult for an individual to move out of their place and workout. Sitting and spending hours in front of the computer is found to be one main reason why people are now gaining weight rapidly. We all need to realize that it is we who have to take care of our own bodies before it is too late.
Excess weight gain causes obesity and then results into the most critical illnesses that would require stronger medication. Are you earning so that you can spend it later on medication? Dont you want to utilize it for a better cause? A little thought now would help you save your future. Just a few basic movements while you are preparing to go to work, or even while you are at work, will help you avoid those extra pounds to get counted.
Workouts before Leaving For Work
It is understood that it is difficult for us to take out an hour for working out. But, just a few 15 to 30 minutes of workout before you leave for work will help you feel fresh throughout the day. This will not leave you feeling drowsy and also avoid the stressed out feeling that might frustrate you during the day.
These simple workouts in the mornings will surely prove to be helpful in preparing your body and mind to face the events that may occur on that day. There are also many workout shakes or energizing drinks that you can consume in the mornings. These will provide you with the necessary amounts of energy that you would need throughout the day.
Workouts while you are at Work
Once you enter the premises of your workplace, it is difficult to take some time off for yourself. You can loosen and workout your muscles with simple movements that can be done while you are seated at your desk. Some of them are so simple that no one except you would realize that you are working out this way. This will help you increase circulation and avoid the severe back pain that may be caused due to long hours of sitting.
These basic movements will surely help you loosen you muscles and avoid pain. Another important factor that should be looked up to is that you need to concentrate on your posture and the way you sit. It is important to keep your back straight and stretched out. A simple exercise that you can perform while you are seated is by holding the sides of your chair like you would have if you wanted to get up. Stretch your hands without actually getting up. This will help stretching your hand and back muscles in place. You can also twist right and left to ease your abs and stomach muscles. Here too, a proper amount of energy drinks or a workout supplement would energize you and enhance your movements while you are at work.
All the above mentioned exercises are the basic forms that can easily perform anywhere and at any time. You need not leave your place and go around searching for a place to exercise. The exercises before and during work will take just about 15 to 20 minutes of your time and hence you need not be worried about wasting your time at work. If you feel the environment at your workplace is too strict, you will still find it easy to manage a few movements that will help you loosen your muscles.
Author: is a fitness trainer. He is known for his articles and expert advices related to any fitness regime. His skills include body building, strength building, muscle health and weight loss.
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