How To Stay Active While Working Remotely (Without Trying Too Hard🏃♂️)
If you work from home, you’ve probably been at your desk since 8 AM—maybe even skipped breakfast, ordered fast food for lunch, and barely stood up for breaks. Knee-deep in tasks, hopping between your desk, your bed, and your fridge—it happens to the best of us. No judgment. But let’s be real: your body wasn’t made to sit all day.
But the good news is staying active doesn’t have to mean intense gym sessions or a complicated fitness plan. Small, consistent habits can make a difference. Here are five ways to sneak in movement and take better care of yourself—without turning your living room into a full-blown gym.
5 ways to stay active while working remotely
Because waiting until you need it is a risk you don’t want to take.
1. Make your meetings more active
If you have long Google Meet calls, turn them into walking meetings instead of sitting in one spot. If you don’t need to be on camera, plug in your headphones, pace around your space, or step outside. It’s an easy way to add movement without rearranging your schedule.
2. Set time aside to move
It’s easy to sit for hours without realizing it. Set a timer every 45 minutes to stand up, stretch, or take a short walk. Your posture, back, and energy levels will thank you. Bonus tip: Use your break to refill your water bottle—you’ll stay hydrated and keep moving.
3. Make your workspace more active
Sitting all day every day is not the best move. Try switching things up with a standing desk to engage your core. If you’re feeling fancy, look into a walking pad—small changes like this can help improve circulation and reduce stiffness.
4. Prioritise rest
Exercise is great, but recovery matters just as much. Relax your body after a long day. Try deep breathing exercises to improve focus, reduce stress, and energize your body. Also, a few minutes outside can boost your mood.
5. Use your HSA to upgrade your wellness game
The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out alone. With a Health Savings Account (HSA), you can set aside money for your fitness, earn 10% annual interest, and unlock up to 30% discounts on fitness services or products like gym subscriptions, fitness gear, supplements and much more. It’s like having a financial cushion and a reward system for prioritizing your well-being.
The best part is that we’re making fitness even easier for you. Stay tuned—we have something big coming soon 👀.
In the meantime, don’t let your HSA sit idle. Use it to invest in your health and wellness today.
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