Fitness Health
THE RIGHT FIT
WITH BUSY SCHEDULES, HEAVY WORKLOADS AND DREAMS OF A LIFE OUTSIDE THE OFFICE, MANY WORKERS FEEL THERE’S NO TIME FOR ROUTINE EXERCISE. BUT WHO EVER SAID STAYING ACTIVE HAD TO GET YOUR SCHEDULE BENT OUT OF SHAPE? DON’T TAKE THE EASY ROUTE We’d all love to have time for that powerhouse, hour-long gym workout but some days you just can’t find the hours. Still, just because you can’t achieve that killer gym session doesn’t mean the day is a total loss. Small changes to your daily routine can still contribute to a trim waistline. If you typically drive to work, try parking your car a distance away from the office and treat yourself to a morning breather before your workday begins. If you’re a fan of public transport, hop off the Luas or bus a couple of stops early and walk the rest of the way. Map your route and record your pace to add extra motivation. Even small habits like taking the stairs instead of the elevator can garner noticeable results. Remember, there are plenty of sneaky exercises you can do at your desk without anyone even noticing!
GYM MEMBERSHIP
Choosing fitness as a priority means thinking of it as an appointment that can’t be missed. Storing your gym gear in your car means you’ll also be prepared for a workout, so you can head straight to the gym after work. It’s tempting to put your feet up for a half hour first but that can quickly turn into half an evening. If the gym just isn’t your thing, coax some co-workers into taking a dance class or starting an out-of-work weekly football game. And most colleagues will be unable to use their work schedule as an excuse not to sign up! Use the popular Teamer app to take the hassle out of managing your matches.
One benefit of a health conscious company is that, thanks to corporate discount gym memberships, employees can drop the pounds and keep some euros at the same time. “We offer small or big businesses in the area tailored corporate rates that the owners, management, their employees or contractors can avail of,” says Katarina Paucova, Club Manager at Celbridge-based B-active Fitness Club. With early opening hours and late night closing, such establishments allow office workers to tackle a stress busting workout before and after a day at the office. “Running our small business, we understand that people doing the same in any industry face stress on a daily basis. Physical exercise is one of the best ways to switch off after a busy day, reset your mind and relieve the stress.”
W: www.teamer.net
W: www.b-active.ie
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