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Not surprisingly, people who maintain a healthy weight and an active routine are much less prone to job-related injuries. And,
attending to details to preserve your fitness on the job can make your off-duty workouts even more rewarding.Fitness does not have to leave your mind when you're at work. Whether your job
involves rigorous activity or parking yourself in front of a desk, overall health can - and should - be part of your plan. It is true: you can't do aerobics at your desk. But you can take steps to integrate
wellness with work. Here are some ideas: |
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Consider how you get to and from the job. If you usually drive, do you have an option to ride a bicycle, or take public
transportation part of the way - and then walk? Alternately, park as far away as possible and use a short walk to focus and relax your mind. |
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Plan your day. Part of a fitness-oriented lifestyle is taking control and making time for the activities you need to make
yourself feel great. Why not partner with a co-worker to make fitness an early morning routine? This is a great way to rev yourself up into peak condition before you start the job. If the morning schedule is
crammed, an alternative is to meet up with someone at the end of the day for a quick run or a trip to the gym after work and unwind. |
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Use your break time to the max. Do you have an hour for lunch? How about a light meal followed by a brisk walk? Another
fitness-friendly tact is to use breaks to stretch or practice deep-breathing and relaxation techniques. |
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Use work-related walking. If you have to walk from one office to another as part of the job - use the opportunity to walk
twice as fast in the same amount of time. Take stairs instead of elevators. |
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Whatever your work is, protect yourself from repetitive motion injuries. Any work you do that requires the same motion
again and again has the potential to cause injury - and hamper your exercise routine as well. Often, these injuries can be prevented with routine stretching and attention to proper body mechanics. Here are
some examples:
- You work as a chef, and spend a lot of time using kitchen tools. You may be straining your wrists to grip tools. Helpful ideas: use tools with thick, grip handles. Keep your wrists straight as much
as possible.
Your job involves working at a counter. Helpful ideas: Position the wok about 2 inches below your elbow. Use a foot stool to keep one foot or the other elevated to relieve strain on your back.
Practice good posture. Wear comfortable shoes with good support.
Your work at a keyboard. Helpful ideas: Be sure your work area is positioned comfortably, your chair is adjusted for proper support, and your feet don't dangle. Again, a foot rest is helpful. A wrist
rest can reduce the wrist injuries that are common among computer users. Making a fist and then releasing it, with your fingers fanning out as far as possible, can be a good way to loosen tight
muscles.
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Whatever your job is, regular stretching can be a good way to prevent injury, loosen muscles that tend to stiffen during
the work day, and keep yourself in prime condition for an intensive workout off-hours. Regular stretches can include shoulder rolls, head tilts, side bends, hamstring stretches or the favorite stretches that
you do before your usual workout. Of course, if you have a medical condition of concern, discuss your stretching routine with a qualified medical practitioner. |
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