A friend of mine asked me to write a newsletter about what someone CAN do from home without really working out. She was asking for a friend :).
Seems like most people work from home these days and are hunched over a computer or a phone for hours at a time.
In the past, I've advised people to set their alarm for every 60-90 minutes to get up and move for a few minutes. Well, that worked for exactly no one!
I've got a few new ideas to help you (or loved ones) move during the day.
Every time you go to the kitchen, do some counter push ups. Doesn't matter how many, as Nike says...Just Do It!
Every time you go to the bathroom (and you should be using the bathroom at least every 2 hours or so...at the longest), close the lid and do some squats.That means touch your butt to the lid. Again, I'm not giving you a number, just do them.
BTW-I've had LOADS of conversations about how much water to drink... here's my super scientific advice- By the time you eat lunch, your urine should look like light lemonade. If it's clear you are over hydrated. Stop drinking so much! If it's dark like apple juice or darker, start drinking more water STAT!!!!
Every time you get up and get something to eat, take a 3-5 minute (non-negotiable) walk around the house, or around your house. Your body needs to move. If you haven't read lately, the health experts are calling sitting the new smoking!
Lastly, let's talk posture. I see so many young and old hunched over. Let's work on that right now. Every time you drive, make sure the back of your head hits the head rest. That is perfect posture. At home, go and stand back against the wall and walk away, that's perfect posture. Let's keep you upright and looking straight ahead instead of down! Your future self thanks you!!
If you haven't subscribed to my YouTube Channel The Perfect Balance- you can do so here. I have loads of videos there for you. From 1 minute of deep breathing playlist, to a how to playlist, to a stretching playlist!