Dying For A Job?
I’m not talking about being out of work. I’m talking about six feet under. If your job predominately consists of sitting in a chair and moving only your hands all day long, it may just be killing you.
The human body was not designed to be sedentary; it was made to move. And that is why I say that exercise is the key to good health. Being thin and trim does not necessarily equate to being healthy. Studies have shown that overweight, active people are generally healthier than thin, inactive people. Why is that? Because our bodies are actually a lot like machines. If you don’t lubricate it and keep it moving, it will eventually cease to function. Plain and simple. Use it or lose it!
Unfortunately in today’s tech-oriented world, with virtual networks and remote control, you may never even have to get up out of your chair, and your toughest daily workout might only consist of walking to and from your car or an occasional meeting. This will definitely not get you into shape.
So, what can you do? Firstly, you need to come to a determination that you want to be healthy and not die at a young age. If you have no motivation to be healthy, nothing anyone says will change your ways, and this is nothing short of suicide. Fortunately, getting and staying healthy is not at all difficult.
Ultimately, some kind of vigorous exercise for at least 10 minutes on a daily basis will improve your physical condition. It could be running, biking, racquetball, basketball, fast walking, sex, or just mowing the yard. Anything that elevates your heart rate and respiration will help.
At work, when others are going out to smoke or eat doughnuts, you can do some simple exercises right at your desk. Google “workout at the office” or something similar to get a myriad of easy exercises to help keep your body moving and burning calories.
Other simple and easy ideas include:
- When moving between floors, take the stairs.
- Park your car farther away so you have to walk more.
- Cut down on the amount of TV you watch, since it involves even more sitting.
- If you must watch TV, exercise while you’re doing it. You can mindlessly exercise while you mindlessly watch your favorite, mindless TV show.
We can still be techies, play games, watch TV and be in good shape; but moderation, as well as a good exercise program is essential.
The Health Geek
