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Anybody sneak exercise into their work routine?

farmgirlrrt
farmgirlrrt Posts: 168 Member
What are some tricks you use to sneak exercise into your work routine?

I work at a hospital so I'm constantly walking (3-5 miles a day on most days). I try to take the stairs at work when I can and I will squeeze my abdominal muscles (when I remember) while I'm standing.

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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Absolutely. I walk mail across campus, I take the stairs. I offer to go up 5 flights to check the mail... you name it. N.E.A.T could be my middle name. :D
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    I use toilets that are the other end of the building and involve 4 flights of stairs. I also try and take 2 steps at a time. I go and see people, rather than email (if appropriate). Fortunately my role involves a lot of meetings at sites so I'm normally out and about and walking around a lot too. I don't think I could stand a job where I would need to be sat for long periods (like a call centre).
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    I fly a desk. Occasionally I get to trek across the building, but I do climb stairs on breaks, and have been known to close the door to my office and plank or do some yoga poses when nobody is looking. ;)
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    I am in Material Management at a hospital. I take the stairs whenever possible and park in the farthest parking spot in the lot.

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  • Hell_Flower
    Hell_Flower Posts: 348 Member
    Always take the stairs, arrange meetings with colleagues who work in other offices and walk to them, walk to and from work.

    I do some squats and lunges every time I go to the loo too, haha. Takes about 3 mins.
  • farmgirlrrt
    farmgirlrrt Posts: 168 Member
    edited October 2014
    I do some squats and lunges every time I go to the loo too, haha. Takes about 3 mins.

    Squatting in the loo is genius!

  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Well, my gym is at my office, so yes :) eventhough I don't think that's what you meant.
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    jrline wrote: »
    I am in Material Management at a hospital. I take the stairs whenever possible and park in the farthest parking spot in the lot.

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    What a coincidence...Materials is right next door to my office...in a hospital. :mrgreen:

  • Badger_Girl99
    Badger_Girl99 Posts: 2,220 Member
    I work at a hospital/med college too, so I walk everywhere.
  • MelanieRBrace
    MelanieRBrace Posts: 245 Member
    I'm lucky enough to have a fitness centre at my work. I schedule my cardio the same as a meeting in order to ensure it doesn't get lost during the day. Co-workers now know the time I go everyday and it makes it so much easier to get there.
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    I started taking workout breaks and brought in some free weights. Usually just do squats/pushups in the office and stretch throughout the day.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    Well, my gym is at my office, so yes :) eventhough I don't think that's what you meant.

    Same for me. I make it a point to workout on my lunch break at least a few times a week.
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