As an entrepreneur or working professional, there is always a sense of panic, stress, and meeting deadlines. Everything around us that is work related takes priority. We tend to forget that our body and mind are going through immense exhaustion and stress to keep up with our busy schedules. So much so that we end up eating at odd hours, eating unhealthily, with no time to exercise or for enough hydration. As a result, we do not get enough rest that our body requires. So how do we tackle this mental stress and body strain? Listed below are fitness tips that you can follow daily, which are easy and within your reach.1. Get 30 minutes of exercise everydayFor most healthy adults, experts recommend at least 30 minutes of any type of physical activity a day. Thirty minutes a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember. Exercising helps in pumping more oxygen into our system, which in turn helps in rejuvenating cells and making you feel refreshed in both mind and body. So, what can you do in 30 minutes? Cycle to work, run, walk, practice yoga, climb stairs, create fitness playlists, or simply hire a personal trainer. And if you are training by yourself, get a device that will push you to meet your targets and make you walk up and down even during your conference calls. And one more tip – take the stairs at your home and office whenever you can!2. Start your mornings with lukewarm lemon waterThe way you start each day is incredibly important. Starting your day with lukewarm lemon water and a dash of salt brings in multiple benefits to the body and mind.How to make it? In a glass with 200 ml lukewarm water, add in one whole lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Give it a stir and drink it first thing in the morning. Lemon water helps in flushing out toxins from our body. It aids in digestion and encourages the production of bile. It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid. It helps cure the common cold. The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells and much more.3. Start the day with a healthy breakfastWith the hectic work and travel schedules of working people and entrepreneurs, making sure you have breakfast as a priority meal for the day is important. Packing your breakfast with grains, carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber will give you the wholesome nutrition that your body needs to kickstart the day.
Some quick 10-minute breakfast ideas that you can make like whole grain muesli, whole grain pancakes, egg & toast, oatmeal porridge, smoothie & toast and so on. You could also opt for planned 30-minute breakfast like poha, idlis, rage oats dosa, broken wheat upma, etc.4. Shop, pack, and stock healthy snacks for workSnacking is something we all do when we overwork and always reach out for unhealthy ones, because those are the ones that are typically available in the vending machines or the shops nearby. As much as research says that having smaller multiple meals in the day helps fight lethargy and even keeps the body healthy, we almost tend to forget its importance. So here is what you can do, that is easy. Have a couple of canisters on your desk that is packed with some healthy food or a trail mix. Set up pop up reminders to make you snack those health food items that you have. The reminders not only help you eat them on time, they also help you not eat them all the time. Essentially you will just wait for a reminder to eat. Isn’t that simple? Another healthy snack that you can store in the office refrigerator is fruits and raw vegetables. Cut them in desired shapes, pack them in zip locks or airtight boxes that will last for about three days and place them in the refrigerator. Once again, set reminders so you remember to walk up to the refrigerator to get your sources of fruits and raw food.5. Eat healthy at work and when you travelThe hardest thing that most of us find difficult to do when we frequently travel is to consciously eat healthy. Most often travels are planned. And if you travel often it is very important to take that extra time to find good, simple places that have options for you to eat healthy. Avoid oily junk foods and try to work on light balanced meals like soup and salads along with a toast or similar options that you would normally eat at home. Find out your options ahead of time and figure out the healthiest option that appeals to you. Start today and stay determined to be fit and healthy. You can join online fitness sessions with our renowned professional fitness trainers at eahomecare.in/fitness