1.18.18: Working Fitness Into Your Busy Day

1.18.18: Working Fitness Into Your Busy Day

Technology can help you easily integrate fitness into your hectic lifestyle. But to really make a change and move toward holistic wellness, consider a two-fold approach: movement and meals.

Movement:

This year, over 76% of Americans are interested in increasing their fitness through moving more. This doesn’t have to be a massive commitment involving gym fees and special equipment. There are simple ways to make positive changes without cost or hassle.

• Walk 30 minutes a day (15 minutes: mornings and evenings – Fido will approve)
• Take stretch and exercise breaks at work (with the Flashfit app)
• Hit the stairs and not the elevator
• Hop on public transportation 1-2 days a week
• Join a fun amateur sports league (kickball, anyone?)

Meals

In 2018, 43% of Americans are looking be healthier by making better food choices. We’re not talking a diet program, necessarily, but a shift in lifestyle that might be easier to maintain in the long term. Snacks are a big way to make a change to healthier ingredients. Look to replace your 2pm candy bar with:

• Fresh fruit
• Raw vegetables
• Juices
• Popcorn, nuts, nut spreads
• Protein bars + shakes in a pinch

Apps like Flashfit can help you effortlessly integrate activity into your hectic day. This fun-to-use app provides aerobic and strength-building exercises in one-minute bursts that you can do anywhere. No special equipment needed – just your phone and positive vibes.

Sources: Nielsen, NY Times