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I work long hours in the office and barely have time for myself - how can I ensure that I get some exercise despite my busy schedule? – Nurul, 24 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 20 July 2012 15:45
There’s really no excuse to not fit in exercise into your lifestyle. In fact, you don’t even have to belong to a gym to get some exercise. Here’s how you can fit in at least some exercise into that tight schedule:
 
Less than 30 minutes:
  1. Running - If you run a mile (1.6km) in 10 minutes you’ll burn approximately 300 calories in half an hour.
  2. Skipping – Skipping can help you burn up to 360 calories in 30 minutes
  3. Taking the stairs – Twenty minutes up the stairs gives you a killer cardio and leg workout – just make sure your pace is brisk and you aren’t getting any extra support from the handrail.
As you improve in stamina, try varying the speed or number of times of each exercise. You can also try adding 20 squats or 20 push ups in between sets.  
 
No time at all to leave you desk:
  1. Take more walking breaks – In a research conducted in Mayo Clinic, patients who were given an extra 1000 calories a day who walked and moved around more (but didn’t do any real exercise) gained little or no weight.
  2. Organize your desk – Even small movements count, so make sure you get into the habit of moving your seat to make this change
  3. Drink more water: Getting up for more refills and bathroom breaks will cut down the time you spend on your office chair
  4. Try stretching at your desk: A short stretching session is a great way to help you re-energize. Some simple neck and shoulder stretches will do the trick.
 
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COMMENTS (2)
2 Wednesday, 24 October 2012 12:56
Stephanie
climb up stairs (and take the lift down to protect your knees), for a 15-level HDB flat, you'll be surprised it only takes 5 minutes!
1 Wednesday, 24 October 2012 12:39
stephyeo
do leg raises under the table while you're sitting! stretch your legs straight ahead of you and lift at the thighs.

for calves, do a few sets of 10 tip-toes!

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