1. Take the stairs
Ditch the escalators and elevators and take the stairs instead. According to Best Health Magazine, you can burn more calories during 20 to 30 minutes of stair climbing than you would by running. Try giving yourself incentives to take the stairs. For example, put $1 towards your coffee break for every five floors you climb.
2. Stretch at your desk
Sitting at a desk for eight hours every day can have a negative effect on your body. Try stretching out at your desk to loosen stiff joints and soothe aching muscles. Huffington Post has compiled a great list of workplace stretches that are easy to include in your workday routine. For example, try reaching your arms above you and leaning slightly back so your chest and throat point upwards to stretch your abdominal muscles.
3. Use your whole office space
Don't always use the office tools that are closest to you. Motivate yourself to get moving by printing your work from the printer farthest from you, booking meeting rooms at the other end of the office, and using a bathroom on a different floor.
4. Take lunchtime walks
Instead of chatting with your friends in the cafeteria, try spending your lunch hour outdoors. Take a walk around the block or stroll through the closest park. Even window shopping in your local mall is a great way to move around during your lunch break. Of course, make sure you leave some time to actually eat your lunch!
5. Get competitive with coworkers
Joining a sports team -- even in a non-competitive league -- can seem intimidating when you're on your own. Why not join a local league with your coworkers? Participating in team sports with colleagues is a fun way to boost morale and encourage team work both in and out of the office.
