Fitness tips for busy people

You can easily become more active during your working day. Here are a few tips for busy people.

• Park one kilometer from your workplace, or get off public transportation one station earlier and walk the rest of the way. Wear comfortable shoes.

• Use a restroom that’s farther down the hall or on another floor. Walk to your colleague’s office to deliver a message instead of sending an e-mail.
  

• Sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair. This is an easy way to strengthen your back and to improve your sense of balance.
  

• Climb stairs, walk, or jog during your lunch hour.

• Meet for table tennis, badminton, or basketball at the park with colleagues after work, instead of getting together for drinks.

Ian Wright, head of health planning, GlaxoSmithKline "You can add hundreds of steps a day by making an effort to walk."