Be Fashionable and Fit
Be Fashionable and Fit
StatePoint- Staying active doesn’t just keep a
waistline in check, it benefits every part of the body,
including the brain.
Now is the time to renew your commitment to staying
fit. Here are some top tips to get moving more.
• Rethink Your Commute. Leave the car keys at home
and lace up your sneakers instead. Commuting to work
by bike is a great way to bookend the work day with
some aerobic activity.
• Take a Walk. Even the most adventurous weekend
warriors are sometimes required to sit or stand in
place for long stretches in the workplace. If your job
keeps you sedentary, break up the day with a brisk
walk outdoors during lunch.
Throughout the day, stretch your legs with a loop around your work station. It sounds counter-intuitive, but a short break spent being physically active can help boost your overall
productivity.
• Get Out of Town. Skip the gym and plan a day or
weekend trip dedicated to physical fitness. Whether
it’s hiking a nearby trail, kayaking a local river, or doing
yoga in the park, there’s nothing like getting your
exercise fix in nature.
• Gear up. New tech gear is helping support people’s
efforts to get outdoors and stay fit, so consider
gearing up before your next adventure. For example,
Casio’s PRO TREK WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch is
water-resistant and equipped with GPS capabilities and
a full-color map display. Users can download maps in
advance to continue getting navigation guidance even
when they are offline or out of range. Vital information,
such as travel speed, elapsed time and distance, is close
at hand without checking your smartphone -- making it
a good choice for cyclists. Other tools include a compass,
altimeter and barometer.
• Try Something New. Change up your fitness routine
from time to time to avoid hitting a plateau. This will keep
things mentally interesting so you don’t lose interest
in exercise. What’s more, a new class or activity may
“surprise” your body by working different muscles in a
new way. With a few simple strategies and the right tools,
incorporating fitness into your life can be fun and easy.
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