4 Ways To Slip In Extra Exercise

How to squeeze in extra movement every day

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Since the inception of my working life, I have had active roles that required me to be in a constant state of moving around. I worked as a barn hand and horseback riding instructor for much of my high school and early college experience. I had a job as a kennel tech then as a vet tech. I even worked at a doggy daycare before leaving the animal care world to work for one of the big-name neighbors of the happiest place on earth. These jobs all had one thing in common: They were active and, at times, physically exhausting.

Then I started taking on internships and focusing on making my writing a source of income and the weight started to creep up on me. I began to tire easily and feel less energized. I also noticed the subtle weight gain that comes from coffeeshop pastries and the revolving door of office treats available just a few strides away in the break room.

I realized if I was going to continue on a career path that was overall quite sedentary I needed to do something physical to keep my health in check. Otherwise, the weight gain and poor health would set in. Because, let’s face it, sitting in a chair all day is just not that great for you.

Through a quick brainstorm session, I decided on four easy changes I could make to keep my health…