Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff

• If you sit at a desk, make it a habit to stand up or move every time you make or answer a phone call. March in place, or pace in a circle to keep moving. Stand up and walk around at least once an hour.

• Stuck on a long call or need an energizing break? Try:

  • AHA’s Strength Balance Exercises

  • AHA's 10-minute Workout Anywhere 

  • Choose Your Own Workout

• Keep small hand weights or a resistance band at your desk for bicep curls, lateral raises, rows, and overhead presses. Watch demos online to make sure you’re doing exercises correctly to avoid injury.

• Form a virtual walking club at work.

  • Go for a walk at exactly the same time as your friends, but on your own. This could be motivating if you have friends who don’t live close to you.

  • Create an online chat where you can post photos and chat with your walking group.

  • Talk to your friends while you walk – via phone or video chat.

• Try walking or moving for informal discussions and brainstorming meetings. Use a voice memo app on your phone to capture notes. You may find you’re more creative on your feet.

• Explore your options for using a standing desk, treadmill desk or sit-stand desk riser. Alternate sitting and standing throughout the day with lots of walking and stretching breaks.

You may be saying, “uh-uh, that would never work at my office!” But you may be surprised. Here are some tips to make it a little easier to transition to standing and moving more while working.

 

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing you can move in easily or keep a pair of sneakers at your desk.

• Use a cushioned floor mat and other support to avoid foot and leg fatigue when standing.

• Ask a coworker to be your virtual “workout- at-work” partner. Remind and support each other to move more throughout the day using email or calendar reminders. You’ll help keep each other accountable and motivated!

• Schedule physical activity time on your work calendar — and treat it like an important appointment.

Source: “Be more active during your work day”, American Heart Assoc.

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