Here¡¯s How You Can Sneak In Exercise Into Your Office Hours

Does your reason for skipping your workout revolve around the fact that you¡¯re dealing with a relentless work schedule that keeps you preoccupied round the clock? Well, since that is the common theme for this current generation, planning time for ¡®fitness¡¯ is not really part of our agendas.

But if you¡¯re like the rest of us your inability to plan the time for a workout won¡¯t deter your want to somehow squeeze one in into your busy schedule.

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While a full-fledged workout routine may be out of the question you need to play smart at work in a manner that it translates into you getting in some calorie-burning activity at work:

Sit on a Swiss Ball

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Swap your office chair for a stability ball. Don¡¯t get too comfy on that office chair; as it may be doing you more harm than good. An antidote to that is to swap the chair with a stability ball. As you balance on it, the ball helps the spine to get aligned right. As it improves stability, the core is forced to get engaged. A little bouncing also adds fun to the day. It takes a little time to get used to, of course, so you might find your concentration flagging at the start. Try for short durations at first. The average adult can expect to burn around 112 to 165 calories per hour while sitting on a swiss ball.

Standing up for six hours can help you lose weight consistently

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Standing for six hours through the course of the day could help people actually lose weight and prevent more weight gain, found a recent study has found. The study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology indicated that the gap in energy expenditure between standing and sitting could be even greater than what the study revealed. "Standing not only burns more calories, but the additional muscle activity is also linked to lower rates of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, so the benefits of standing could go beyond weight control," said Professor Francisco Lopez- Jimenez, Chief of Preventive Cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in the US.

Do stairwell runs/walks

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A simple regimen sitting under everyone¡¯s noses, or rather feet, is the stairwell run. Just ditch the elevator and run or brisk climb up the stairs. Office stairwell runs are actually a huge trend in the West with dedicated competitions that take place for it. It makes for a calorie torcher and boosts circulation during bang in the middle of the workday. For a more intense burn, take two steps up a time. Research says walking up to 200 steps twice a day increases aerobic fitness levels by 17 percent! Only thing, keep a pair of keds and T-shirt handy, to change into! Walking up and down the stairs can burn anywhere around 100 to 127 calories for the average person.

Fix your postural issues and burn calories simultaneously at work

Your workstations are notorious for causing postural issues; especially for most of us who remain stuck at our desk 40 hours or more a week. There¡¯s a good chance that you¡¯ve developed some aches and pains in addition to the 30 extra pounds you¡¯ve piled on. ¡°These workouts will help you iron out these niggles,¡± says Aditya Arora, personal trainer and owner of Fit By Nature.

Meditation and micropranayams

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Got a few minutes before the next meeting starts? Just close your eyes and breathe. That¡¯s right. Say hello to ¡®micro-pranayams¡¯ that are simple, breathing control exercises. These are known to reduce stress and control the ¡®chitta¡¯ or noise fluctuations that take place in the mind. They tap into the mental functions and leave you with better creative energy and a sharper mind. Try ¡®Bhramari¡¯ or buzzing like a bee, which sends vibrations through the nervous system to soothe it. Meditation also helps release stressful thoughts ¡ª just a few minutes of stillness can leave you feeling refreshed.