I am a technology working, so I sit on my butt most of the work day, I’m curious how people have incorporated activity into their daily habits in a sustainable way?
What activities do you find enjoyable?
I am a technology working, so I sit on my butt most of the work day, I’m curious how people have incorporated activity into their daily habits in a sustainable way?
What activities do you find enjoyable?
I got a standing desk. My hips and back were getting wrecked by sitting 8+ hours a day.
I am able to have a good-sized office, so the desk, a ~$120 walking treadmill I can pull out and put away quickly, some Resistance bands, and a couple other doodads keep me mobile throughout the day. Weekends usually include at least one physical activity like a hike or a social sports league game. Then at the gym 2-3 times per week.
I have been looking for yoga or similar for flexibility and mobility but the places I’m finding close to my house are super crunchy. I’m interested in the physical fitness, not the religious.
Yoga is a interesting option for mobility!
How much of a hassle is moving the treadmill in and out? When your using it, can you actually get work done, or more passive activities?
I laid out my entire office with that in mind so it is very easy to pull the treadmill straight in and out. No maneuvering it around corners, no three-point turns.
And I can’t do heavy typing while walking. I usually walk on the treadmill during meetings I am a more passive participant in. I can type a few notes, but otherwise I’m listening and walking.
This isn’t a social version, but if you wanted to get started with Yoga I really like the youtube channel: Yoga With Adriene. Has a lot of beginner playlists and focuses on getting the movements and poses correct.
Also possibly look into yoga classes meant for older folks. They tend to be more chill from the few I attended with my in-laws.