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It’s tough to get all my steps in as a work-from-home editor. I have found ways to force myself to walk around more and get some exercise, otherwise my Samsung Galaxy watch will yell at me — or vibrate and say “Move!” I don’t always hit the 10,000 steps a day mark, but these little steps go a long way:
- When I have a break between tasks, I will walk into another room and do a round of exercises. These can be crunches, handstand practice, jumping jacks, pushups or yoga poses.
- Find any reason to take the stairs. Take out the trash, check the mail, whatever.
- Go for a walk or run during my lunch break.
- Eat lunch away from my desk. It’s not much of a walk, but every step counts.
- Switch up my workspace. I walk to a different room or go to Starbucks or another coffee shop to work. Again, every step counts.
- Run errands or go to yoga at the studio before or after work. I walk whenever I can.
- Sweep or vacuum.
- Use a walking pad. I have purchased a walking pad that can fit under my desk. I can use it to walk while reading content I am editing or I can put it elsewhere to walk anytime I want.
Note: This post was originally published in August 2015 and updated November 2024.
Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
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