***This is a sponsored post brought you by Athleta. As always, all opinions are my own.
People often ask me what a typical day in my life looks like and I always say that as a trainer, health coach and blogger, there is no typical day. I can be hosting a Facebook Live with a health system, teaching a Barre class or simply spending the day at my desk health coaching and content creating. The days spent moving and teaching are always high-energy and although I am working, I fit in my fitness seamlessly. On days spent behind my desk or in meetings I find myself restless and craving movement.
If you spend your days sitting behind a desk, then you know that it can wreak havoc on your body! Your eyes get tired from staring at a screen, your shoulders slump forward and your low back may ache from sitting for hours on end. By 3 P.M. you are making your second coffee run and watching the clock until it is 5 P.M.! I totally get it. On days where you may not have the opportunity to hit the gym, I want to inspire you to find ways to #WorkInYourWorkout. Just like Athletahas inspired me to do with their gear that can seamlessly help you move throughout your day and give a whole new meaning to work-life balance! The high-performance fabric inspires you to M-O-V-E…no matter where the day takes you!
So today, I want to encourage you with some tips to help you “WERK IT”, during your WORK DAY.
Walk tor bike to and from the office. If your commute is too far to walk, simply try parking a little further away or hop off the subway one stop earlier. Embrace the fresh air and get a boost of endorphins before the work-day begins.
Find an accountability partner at the office! Encourage one another to get moving every few hours. Climb stairs in your building, walk while eating lunch or simply take a five-minute stretch break. Sometimes it helps to have a partner-in-crime to help you reach your goals!
Lastly, fit in a quick HIIT workout without ever leaving your desk and feel free to skip the gym! With Athleta’sincredible fabric that stretches and moves with you, this outfit is perfect for both exercise and the boardroom! Simply kick off those heals and heavy layers and get moving!
Try this workout 2-3 times per week for 21 days to create a habit and #WorkInYourWorkout this fall!
12 Desk Chair Push-Ups
12 Triceps Dips
12 Lunges Right and Left
12 Squats
Perform each exercise back to back with a 1-minute rest in between! Repeat 3-4 times and feel the boost of energy almost immediately.
Fall is somewhat of a re-boot for all of us! So I want to encourage you to recruit some of your co-workers and make your health a priority throughout the day. Not only will you perform better, but also, you will likely make healthier choices throughout when you put in the effort to sweat! So thanks toAthletafor inspiring me to share ways to #WorkInMyWorkout.For outfit details click here!
