{"id":46788,"date":"2018-05-30T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-well.ca\/?p=46788"},"modified":"2026-07-03T09:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:54:41","slug":"work-life-workout-balance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/well.ca\/blog\/work-life-workout-balance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Improving Your Work-Life-Workout Balance"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Working 9-5 definitely has it\u2019s perks\u2014consistent weekday hours plus evenings and weekends off leave me with a lot of free time. But it can still be tricky to schedule in as many workouts as I\u2019d like to each week\u2014especially when living downtown Toronto where there\u2019s always something exciting going on! I\u2019m constantly trying to perfect my work-life-workout balance, so I\u2019m sharing a few tricks I\u2019ve learned that help me stay more active throughout the work day.<\/p>\n

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Tip #1: Getting To Work<\/h4>\n

Use your commute as part of your workout routine. If possible, bike, walk or run to and from work for built-in exercise 5 days a week. If work is too far for one of these options, you can still find ways to get some movement in.<\/p>\n

I take the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) to work, and I\u2019ll get off the subway a stop or two early to walk the last 15- 20 minutes. This is such a great way to start my day. It gets my blood pumping and clears my mind so I can focus on the day ahead.<\/p>\n

You can do the same thing on your way home. Walk for 20 minutes before getting on transit, or get off a stop or two early and walk the rest of the way home. For those who drive to work, no excuses\u2014you can do this too! Try parking further away than usual for a little extra walking time.<\/p>\n

Tip #2: Upgrade Your Chair<\/h4>\n

Sitting in an office chair all day can make you feel anything but fit. The good news is\u2026you don\u2019t have to sit in the office chair all day! There are so many options out there made just for 9 to 5-er\u2019s.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been using the Gaiam Adjustable Balance Stool<\/a>. Because I can adjust the height, it fits perfectly with my desk. The stool works to encourage \u201cmicro-movements to help firm your core and improve your circulation and posture.\u201d I definitely find myself slouching less while using the stool, which is a huge improvement. And it\u2019s surprisingly comfortable, so it was an easy change to my daily routine.<\/p>\n

There are some other great options out there too, like the Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair<\/a> and the Gaiam Backless Balance Ball Chair.<\/a> If you\u2019re not ready to swap out your office chair, you can consider the Gaiam Balance Wedge<\/a>. It\u2019s also designed to encourage micro-movements, and has an added bonus of an angled back, which helps to align your spine.<\/p>\n

Tip #3: Take a Walk<\/h4>\n

Sitting at your desk for hours on end can make you feel sluggish, but there\u2019s an easy solution. Take a walk! Whether you\u2019re walking around the room while on a conference call or heading outside on your lunch break, try to find the best way for you to work it into your day. Getting your heart rate up will help give you an energy boost and keep the good ideas flowing.<\/p>\n

Tip #4: Schedule It In<\/h4>\n

Make time in your weekly schedule for before- or after-work workouts. I find it\u2019s best if you choose specific days each week and stay consistent with them.<\/p>\n

At minimum, I will book a workout class each Monday and Thursday and hold myself to them. My friends and family now know that this is a part of my weekly routine, so it\u2019s easy to schedule other plans around my workouts. It also helps to find a workout that you enjoy (kickboxing is my newest obsession!), and a friend to join you (or peer pressure you on those days where you\u2019re feeling particularly lazy).<\/p>\n

Bonus Tip: Stay Hydrated!<\/h4>\n

Although it\u2019s not a true \u201cfitness\u201d tip per se, staying hydrated is hands down the easiest way to feel your best all day long. Invest in a water bottle<\/a> you love bringing from meeting to meeting, and keep it filled up\u2014if you paid attention to tip # 3, the more walks to the water cooler, the better!<\/p>\n

–<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Written by Sarah Steeves<\/strong><\/p>\n

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