How to Work and Exercise from Home and burn calories

All of us are in the third stage of lockdown and working from home. Nobody has any idea how long we will be under lockdown and will have to stay away from loved ones, friends, work, and fitness facilities. The Government has prohibited the opening of gyms even in the third stage of lockdown. Sports complex, gym, and fitness facilities have been closed and this has made it challenging for fitness enthusiasts to stay motivated and fit. In this blog, you will find easy ways to maximize burning calories when working from home.

These exercises are easy and convenient to do and they do not require any gear.

Walk at regular intervals

Walking is the best exercise and it can help burn calories. If you are working on a standing desk, walking will be easier. You can take a quick stroll and be back in no time. Working from home has its perks and walking at regular intervals is the best way to keep healthy. Since you cannot step out of the house for a long walk, take short breaks and take a walk around the room or across the house. It will relax you and will help burn calories. 

Calf raise exercise

This is an exercise which can be done in the gym and at home. However, you do not need any equipment for it and it is equally effective. Stand up straight, push through the balls of your feet, and raise the heel until you are standing on your toes. It is the easiest exercise that can help build calf muscles and burn calories. If your work station has a standing desk, this exercise will become even easier. It will only take a couple of minutes and will give you long-lasting results.

Maintain Your Posture

Your posture can have a huge impact on how you look and feel. If you do not pay attention to your posture while working, it could have a negative long term impact. Maintain your posture and always pay attention to how you are sitting or standing. Since we all tend to spend long hours at work, we need to be aware of our posture. This is a huge reason why some of the top organizations in the world have adopted standing desks. It helps maintain posture and improves health.

Stretch

There are several benefits of stretching. While you are working from home, take out time and stretch for 2 minutes after every half an hour. It will increase productivity and will help burn calories. You will feel relaxed and in a better mood. When you sit or stand for long hours, your muscles could feel sore and it can make you feel drained out. Hence, make it a point to stretch every 30 minutes whether you are sitting or standing.

The best way to burn calories at home is to use a standing desk. It is not only easy and convenient to use but is beneficial for your health too.