Working Out...At Work?

One big excuse I hear all the time is that "I work too much, and have no time to exercise." Let me see if I can help you find the time to workout at work. I'll assume that most of you don't have the privilege to move constantly for their job like Aimee and I get to do. Many of you sit at a desk for a majority of your day. If this is the case, here are a few hints to make your day more productive for your waist-line:

1. Sit on an Exercise Ball. Sitting upright on a exercise ball can strengthen your abs and help with your posture.

2. Set Your Watch. Make your alarm go off every hour on the hour. At this point get up and move. Do several push-ups and crunches before you sit back down.

3. Take the Stairs. If you have a multi-level building, forget that there is an elevator and take the stairs for everything. If you have to go to the bathroom, go to a different floor.

4. Bring Your Lunch to Work.  This is not only good for your waist-line, it's also a help for your wallet.

5. Do it the "Old-Fashioned Way". Instead of talking to all of your co-workers through e-mail, go walk to them and speak face-to-face.

6. Keep Workout Equipment Under Your Desk. Dumbbells and bands can easily be kept in or under your desk for a quick set.

7. Hands-Free. Get a headset if you're on the phone quite a bit. While you are talking to potential clients you can do laps around your desk.

The biggest thing is to just keep moving. Research tells us that quality exercise is qualitative over the entire day. Make every minute count!