Do you know if you’re physically fit? It’s not a trick question but one that a lot of people might not be too sure about. We’d probably all like to think we are fit and healthy but how can we be sure? For a full health screening be sure to see your doctor however for a test of general fitness there are a few measures that we can conduct ourselves to get an indication of our physical fitness level.
Read MoreIt can be challenging to find the time to exercise given competing work and life commitments. When we do schedule the time, it’s important that we make the most of that time with good quality exercise.
For any office workers that are thinking of starting at a gym or considering going back after a break, I’m going to share my current workout routine in this blog.
Read MoreMore water??? Dehydration can have a negative impact on our performance, alertness and concentration. This is not what we want especially if we’re making lots of decisions at work every day. Working in an air conditioned office speeds up the loss of moisture in the body so as office workers, we need to drink more liquids to accommodate this. It’s important however to make the right choices as to what fluids we are consuming.
Read MoreFollowing on from my blog last week, here’s a further 10 tips to help you stay healthy while at the office. One or two of these in isolation probably won’t make much of a difference to your everyday life however if you can introduce more and more of these into your office routine then you will notice sustained health benefits over a prolonged period of time.
Read MoreAn office job is not exactly a healthy profession. The office can often be a breeding ground for bugs, stress and potential serious illness over time. There are some minor changes you can introduce into your daily routine to improve your health and wellbeing. These tips alone won’t turn you into an athlete but if you can adopt some or all of them and keep them up over a prolonged period of time then you will see the benefits in your general health.
Read MoreWhen I hear people talking about snacking it always seems to be with an unhealthy connotation. This shouldn’t be the case. If you are eating the right foods then snacking can be very healthy and should be encouraged. For the busy office worker, snacks can help you get through the long mornings until lunch or get you over the final furlong in the afternoon before dinner time.
Read MoreGuess what? Lunch is not just about eating. Lunch time at the office for me means two things:
1) Eat a healthy, nutritious lunch
2) Take a break
Read MoreWe all have different likes and dislikes when it comes to food, however here’s a few golden rules for breakfast that everyone should adhere to no matter what they do but particularly if they have a long day at the office ahead of them.
1 Never skip breakfast
2 Eat before you leave home, don’t wait until you get to the office
3 Eat something healthy and ideally wholegrain so you’ll get a slow release of energy throughout the morning.
Read MoreSetting clear and achievable exercise goals is important if you’re serious about your health. Maybe this is the first time you’ve done this kind of thing or maybe you’re getting back on the horse after a holiday or a major life event. Whatever the reason, creating an exercise plan for yourself and sharing it with those that need to know about it is a great first step in improving your health.
Read MoreWhen my baby daughter arrived in July of last year, I had to completely reconsider how I exercised and when I could schedule it. It got me thinking, what times of the day can an office worker (with a young baby!) realistically work out at? Weekends are often family time so let’s assume we’re talking about Monday to Friday. I give myself 3 potential windows of opportunity for exercise each day: Morning, Lunch and Evening.
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