Make the Most Out of Working at Home

Working at home can be a dream job but it is important to stay physically active, so make certain you devote time when planning your schedule. When working at home, keep good foods on hand that can help you stay alert and energized (not high-sugar items). Moreover, being more active will improve your concentration, memory, learning, mental stamina, creativity and stress management. There are many ways to add activity without boring yourself with a mundane routine and never feel guilty about taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule to move more.

4 Simple Fitness Tips for Your Every Day

Being more active can increase alertness and efficiency. Try these simple fitness tips:

1. Make Moving More Fun - Find a fitness buddy and see who can log the most steps on their fitness tracker during their day. Rather than rising from your desk and sitting back down, find things to do on the move
2. Create New Habits - Creating new activity habits at home can double the amount of time you spend moving. If you work all day and plop down on the sofa at night, take short breaks to complete one item of work. Your house will be cleaner and you'll be healthier too.
3. Know When It Is Time to Move - Fitness trackers have a great feature that will remind you to move. New research has found that prolonged sitting can sabotage your health. Log how much time you spend sitting while working at home, then do something about it.
4. Be Innovative All Day - With all of the temptations to be sedentary, it is best to have a routine that you follow day in and day out. Whether you're at the printer or the microwave, turn your waiting time into moving time.

Metabolic Research Center Can Get You Moving

According to the National Institute of Health, physical activity can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome caused by a sedentary lifestyle that increases your total time sitting. Although sitting too much is bad, you can actually reverse the ill effects by standing, walking and climbing during the day. So, you should minimize the amount of time spent sitting and break up long periods of sitting as often in your day as possible. Being more active brings a sense of purpose and value, improved sleep and reduced stress, a better quality of life and stronger social connections. Contact the Metabolic Research Center nearest you and we will get you moving today.