Are you a YP who is working so hard that you don’t have time to work out every day? Or maybe you are the YP who is just trying to get in a little more shape. This podcast takes you through some of the trials and tribulations of getting some  exercise at work without breaking […]
Are you a YP who is working so hard that you don’t have time to work out every day? Or maybe you are the YP who is just trying to get in a little more shape. This podcast takes you through some of the trials and tribulations of getting some  exercise at work without breaking a sweat.
Some notes to augment your experience:
“What gets measured gets managed” – Peter Drucker
Tracking steps is an easy benchmark for productivity
Garmin, Fitbit, Microsoft band
Office Movements
Take advantage of the extra seconds and minutes you are idle during the day
Mike likes air squats and John like to plank
Take the stairs, not the elevator
Park as far away from the office as possible
Ab flexing sets while sitting at the desk
Take a shorter lunch break and walk around the building for the remaining time
Try sitting on a ball chair
Standing desks keep you active
Textured footpads make standing more interesting
Treadmill desk?
Keep back up cloths and deodorant
John’s got jokes
Create community competitions
5 Takeaways
1. What gets measured gets managed
2. Take advantage of the extra idle seconds you have throughout the day
3. Gadgets only work if you use them
4. Build community around an active lifestyle
5. Just MOVE!
Links
TrekDesk — Official site
Time — 10 Deskercises You Can Do at Work
WebMD — Exercise at Your Desk
Fitness Magazine — Get Rid of Extra Office Jiggle
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