Brisk Fitness Strategies for Professionals

Because we live fast-paced, modern lifestyles, many folks find it hard to fit physical fitness into their schedules. It’s not true that people are just lazy when they can’t exercise. It is true however, that some occupations are so time-intensive that people have trouble catching a five-minute lunch on a daily basis.

Do you have to sacrifice your health because you don’t have time to exercise? The answer is a plain and simple no.

Debunking exercise myths

Many people think they have to exercise two hours a day to remain healthy. The point of physical fitness is eliminating excess fat and keeping the cardiovascular system strong. You don’t have to look buff to be healthy.

A 20-minute workout, split into five short increments is fine. You will still be enjoying the benefits of a twenty-minute workout even if you split the workout. Short exercises will boost your immune system and keep your bones strong and fracture-free.

Calcium absorption would also improve immensely. Folks entering their thirties need to think about their bone density, and the risk of getting scoliosis and osteoporosis once they hit their golden years.

Workouts- anytime you want

According to Samantha Wilkins, a fitness instructor in Virginia:

“Preparedness is the name of the game. If you can sneak in those impromptu exercise sessions, you’re bound to be physically fit.”

If you have a car, store exercise gear in the trunk. The gear doesn’t have to be bulky. A jump rope would be a great implement for a fierce cardiovascular exercise. An exercise band (an elastic band used for strength training) can also comfortably fit in the trunk. If you have ten minutes to spare, don’t spend it smoking or lounging around- exercise!

Walking can also be a great way to shed the pounds. Pumping while walking (rhythmically moving the arms alternately with each step) can increase the exercise value of walking.

Desk job is no trouble

According to Katrina Nargis, a sports science researcher based in Washington:

“Learning how to improvise can greatly improve your health. A desk and a chair is all you need to do the most basic exercises. Trust me, you don’t want travelling blood clots to hinder your race to reach the top of your career.”

The exercises that Nargis was referring to are push-ups, leg lifts and so-called gut busters. Push-ups are the easiest. Hold the armrests with both your hands and slowly raise yourself up until both arms are extended. Then slowly lower yourself. Use the momentum to raise yourself again before your buttocks touch the seat of the chair.

As for leg lifts, you simply have to raise each leg slowly and hold for ten seconds. Do it alternately. Try a set of twenty before going to higher sets. As for gut-busters, hold the rests of your chair tightly once again and bend your knees toward your chin.

The tighter the curl, the more effective your gut-busting exercise. Try this exercise in increments of five. If you’re no longer out of breath after the fifth crunch, increase the set to seven. Eventually, do a dozen in one seating.