Ways to Stay Active at the Office

Believe me, I know how hard it is to get moving in the mornings and especially while you are at work. With more and more research coming out that sitting for extended periods of time is bad for you (some are referring to sitting as the new smoking), it's important to remember to get up and move every hour. How much you can do will vary on your workplace but even just getting up to go remove the paper off the copier or getting up to get your own cup of water instead of having someone bring them to you will help you get in those extra steps and give you an opportunity to stretch your legs and take a break from the screen.

Below are some ideas to get you started. We suggest taking a 10 minute screen break every hour but understand that is not always possible so even if you only have time to do 10 push-ups or 10 squats you are still getting some extra movement in! Try something new each hour! It might be best to even set an alarm on your phone for each hour!

Below are a few more tips on how to stay active at the office:

• Get a balance ball chair or a treadmill desk (yes, they really do exist)!
• Park at the parking spot the furthest from your office.

What other ideas do you have? How do you take a break from the screen each day?

- Whitney

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Full Body Workout: March Madness Fitness Challenge

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Ready for another challenge? 

It's winter so you might be inside (and sitting) more than normal but it's time to start thinking about spring weather. Let's get our hearts pumping and fat melting.

I'll be honest, I usually put together these challenges to force myself to get moving in the mornings. You can do these anytime during the day but I like to do mine as soon as I wake up because it sets me up for a great day and I won't forget about it.

This should NOT be your only workout of the day though, these challenges are meant to be paired with your regular workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!).

If this is too easy for you - double everything. Too hard? Do what you can!

Need help with the exercises?

• How to do a plank
• How to do a push-up
• How to do a squat
• How to do a Burpee:

1. Squat with your hands on the ground in front of you
2. Kick your feet back into plank position
3. Do a push-up (if you are up for the challenge!)
4. Quickly return to the squat position
5. Jump as high as you can as you stand back up

Plan on participating? Let us know! Join us on Instagram (heandsheeatclean) and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can see you work!

Santa's Sprint Challenge

Need a challenge in order to get your cardio in this time of year? It makes it difficult to get motivated to do cardio or even go to the gym when it's cold outside - we understand! Unfortunately, you are going to have to hit the treadmill instead of the trails for this one but at least it's fun and challenging!

As always, adjust this challenge to your current fitness level.

Plan on participating? Let us know! Join us on Instagram (heandsheeatclean) and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can see you work!

Let us be your personal trainers with our detailed 4, 6 and 12 week She Sweats Workout plans! We guide your workout each day, telling you exactly what to do and what intensity to work at. We have everything you need! Find out more!