Why You Should Incorporate Exercise Into Your Work From Home Routine
I used to be in shape, playing soccer, basketball and running track. Since then, I’ve been rather lazy, not exercising regularly or at all. I can tell a huge difference in my body from back then and how I am now.
I was fit, and it felt great knowing I wouldn’t get winded after just a short run. Now, I’m completely out of shape, and to be honest, I don’t like it.
I’ve gained weight (not that you can tell), my metabolism is low, and I feel downright LAZY.
Simply put… being out of shape sucks!
I’ve recently mustered up enough motivation to start running again and working out. Trying to get back my 6-pack is seemingly challenging, but I’m always up for a challenge. I just want to feel fit again and be able to keep up in pick-up games of football or basketball without getting out of breath 5 minutes into a game.
Can you relate?
Not only is exercise something that everybody should practice, but it’s also great for your overall health. If you work from home, you probably have 30 minutes that you could spare to incorporate exercise into your daily (or bi-daily) routine. I mean, when you really think about it, you’re never THAT busy. There’s always time for the stuff that you make a priority, and exercise should be one of them.
Reasons to Exercise Daily When you Work from Home
Aside from the obvious benefits I’ve already stated, exercising regularly has subtle benefits as well that you may not realize.
If you’re like me, after staring at your computer screen for hours, you may tend to get tired. Not only may you get tired, but I guarantee your legs and body overall are stiff. For one, this is bad, and you should never spend more than 2 hours at your computer without getting up and moving around, if not less time than that.
I tend to get tired more so after I eat lunch. I’m sure I’m not the only one that has this problem. When this happens, I simply start exercising and moving around. When I get back to the computer, I’m much more alert, and my mind can focus better. See how exercise can help?
I’ve noticed that if I go for a run before lunch, I’m a lot less tired throughout the afternoon, and I’m more alert about what I’m doing, and I can accomplish more.
As you can see, incorporating exercise into your daily work from home routine has many more benefits aside from the obvious.
I’m proud to say that today (the day of writing this post) I ran 2 miles. Of course, I’ve been working up to it for the past week or so. It felt great, and I’ll be happy to do it again as it will become easier and easier each time.
So, what are you waiting for? Get exercising!
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Twitter: DennisEdell
says:
Man this is something I really need to get moving on.
Forget the fact that I am overweight, a lot, but I am supposed to do it anyway for my back/knee/leg issues I got goin’ on.
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Alan Mater
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@Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing,
Man, I’m sure… don’t wanna let that go. I have no doubt you’ll feel much better too.
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Twitter: clickonportal
says:
Well I look ok, but I could be in better shape if I moved around a bit more. I used to be able to run a lot more when I was a teenager, and that was just a few years ago! lol I can’t imagine how hard it would be once I get older.
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Alan Mater
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@Mici @ Click On Portal,
I don’t look bad at all by any means, but I am definitely out of shape. I ran a lot too when I was younger, and I miss the ability to run without getting tired right away.
If you don’t actively stay in shape, guaranteed it will be almost impossible to move around as easy when you’re older.
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Mici from Click On Portal
Twitter: clickonportal
@Alan Mater, I guess I have to stop hanging around in the internet too much, huh? XD I really have to move more.
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Alan Mater
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@Mici @ Click On Portal,
It’s easy to get sucked in. Been there, done that.
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I usually start the day with a brisk walk around my estate. That seems to be the only worthwhile exercise I can mention I do daily, well apart from the walking exercises to the kitchen to look for tit bits to munch
Thanks for the reminder Alan. It’s important to keep ourselves fit and healthy to meet our business challenges.
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Alan Mater
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@Peter@ How To Make Money Blogging,
LOL… A walk around the neighborhood is certainly a nice way to start the day, Peter. I haven’t yet gotten into the habit of running every day (I prefer running over walking), but I eventually would like to do so.
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Twitter: imstrategies
says:
I have to say that my work does get much better when I workout regularly, its easy in this biz to site for 13 hours without moving, and that is not healthy at all.
JR @ Internet Marketing´s last blog ..Google Mayday Update, Caffeine and Tanked SERP Ranks
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
13 hours!? Holy crap, man, I could never sit that long no matter what I was working on.
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JR from Internet Marketing
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@Alan Mater,
LOL, I do it all the time, crazy I know.
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Peter from How To Make Money Blogging
@JR @ Internet Marketing, Hey JR well done! that could be a record for the Guiness Book of Records
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JR from Internet Marketing
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@Peter@ How To Make Money Blogging,
Lol, it might just be!
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
Crazy wasn’t the word that came to mind.
I think I agree with Peter on this one… LOL.
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JR from Internet Marketing
Twitter: imstrategies
@Alan Mater,
Gotta do what you gotta do in this biz, I am trying to outsource more now so I don’t have to work so hard, but I am a control freak so it scares me.
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
I know the feeling. I recently started outsourcing some work so I have more time for other things. It helps to find someone who you can trust and will do the job right the first time.
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JR from Internet Marketing
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@Alan Mater,
Definitely, make sure to check out the Warrior Forum, Hire a Warrior section, there are some great offers there for link building, content writing and other things that really rock!
JR @ Internet Marketing´s last blog ..Google Mayday Update, Caffeine and Tanked SERP Ranks
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
Already ahead of ya.
I mainly use that section to outsource content writers. I have someone else to do other link building tasks and some other writing that I need.
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JR from Internet Marketing
Twitter: imstrategies
LOl, okay
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JR from Internet Marketing
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@Alan Mater,
Email me if you have any insider secrets to share
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
LOL… nothing secretive really. If you want any info on who I outsource to, though, just let me know.
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JR from Internet Marketing
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@Alan Mater,
Well, u’d be surprised how people react to questions like that, they like to keep stuff like that to themselves. I would love to know, send me an email, (same as this comment) when u have a chance
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Alan Mater
Twitter: AMater
@JR @ Internet Marketing,
I have no secrets and would be happy to share. I just sent you an email.
Twitter: imstrategies
says:
Thanks Alan, I just got it, appreciate you taking the time.
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Alan Mater
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@JR @ Internet Marketing,
No problem, buddy!
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