Smart Ways to Workout on Workdays

A hectic workday can make you forget your daily workout.
But what if you snuck in exercise into your workday.
MensXP tells you how.

Plan the Workday Workout

First, figure out a realistic amount of time you want to be working out. Unless you have an office gym (and time to burn), you can't really consider high intensity exercises. Rather, think in term of minutes you spend in physical activity.
But before rushing off to exercise, remember to do a few long stretches in your cubicle, or some private place you have to yourself.
Figure out the time slots you have to yourself, or ways to schedule some off time for yourself. This can even include conducting 1-on-1 meeting while taking a walk around the office.

Use the Office Commute for Killing Calories

If your office is nearby, or there's a safe route, consider cycling to work. Otherwise get off the bus a few stops before the office and walk the rest of the distance.
If you are one of the early-to-office types, consider parking at a distance from your office and walking the rest of the distance. You can also use the spare time to take the stairs. For out-of-shape, couch potatoes, slowly increase the number of stairs every 10-14 days.

Fitness: Not Just a Desk Job

Stretch! Our lazy lifestyles have made the use of muscles redundant, but unused muscles atrophy. Avoid stiffness and immobility by stretching - you'll be in form for a real workout when you have the time.
Till then, squeeze a stress ball to strengthen your keyboard-tired fingers, and do bicep curls with anything heavy enough (telephone directories included!).
Route your calls to your Wi-fi headset and address them while walking around, and go to a nearby park with your lunch instead of eating in front of your computer.

Business Trip

Don't binge on company-sponsored booze. Instead, indulge yourself with the range of fitness equipment and facilities (including spas!) at the hotel.