7 Ways To Make Your Commute Healthier

How To Make Your Commute Healthier

Finding the time to exercise isn’t always easy. There’s work, school, activities, appointments, meetings, errands, chores, and many other things that can get in the way of exercise. Sometimes going to the gym or out for a run  just isn’t possible. So, what can you do when life gets in the way of staying fit?

If you make a list of everything you do on a daily basis that isn’t really very healthy, you’ll probably find that lots of them are a part of going to or from work. Here are 7 ways to make your commute healthier.

7 Ways To Make Your Commute Healthier

1. Walk Further

Rather than getting the bus to right outside where you need to be, get off just one stop further away and make the longer walk in. Sometimes this might only be a hundred steps or so, but over the course of a week, you’ll burn some extra calories. You can increase this over time to two stops or three stops.

If you drive into work, park further from your destination than you have to.  In a big parking lot, you can park in the last spot. If it’s a small parking lot, park further down the street. Just getting in these extra steps every day can make your commute healthier

2. Cut Out The Snacks

If you have quite a distance to travel to work, you might be tempted to snack on the way there in order to pass the time. This is particularly true at the end of the day after you’ve finished work and you can’t wait to get home for dinner. If you get hungry after work, prepare some healthy snacks to eat on the way home.

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3. Take The Stairs

When you arrive at your place of work , take the stairs rather than getting in the elevator or using the escalators. Going up the stairs is one of the best ways to burn extra calories, and if you’ve been snacking on the journey there, you won’t feel as guilty. Walking up stairs helps your cardiovascular system and it will help you strengthen your legs including your glutes (your butt).

4. Cycle To Work

Rather than driving in or taking public transport, buying a bike and cycling to work will certainly make your commute healthier.  Not only are there some great schemes from certain employers where they’ll help you financially to purchase a bike, but it’s better for the environment (and your health) too. Make a game out of seeing how many times you can use your bike instead of your vehicle.

5. Take Advantage Of Standing

Take advantage of waiting in lines or other times you have to stand still. Anytime you are stuck in line or waiting somewhere you can do stationary exercise. You may be self-conscious about how you look doing exercises, but don’t let that get in the way of making your commute healthier. While you’re in line or maybe while you’re filling up your car, do toe ups for great calves or bodyweight squats to make your butt look great. There are so many exercises you can do for a few minutes at the time while waiting.

6. Get Off Your Phone

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Take some time to breathe in the fresh air and not use your phone for a little. This can have some great benefits for your mental health. Challenge yourself not to use your phone while going to work for an entire week.

7.  Get Up 15 Minutes Earlier

This might not be a popular idea, but just waking up 15 minutes earlier in the morning can give you a few extra minutes to do a short workout before your shower. There are many bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats, push-ups, and crunches that you can do during this time. There’s a lot you can do in 15 minutes that will help you improve your fitness.

How To Get Fit (For Busy People)

For many of us, finding time to exercise is something we know we should do, but it’s often the first thing to get dropped when we’re busy.  As you can see from the tips above it is possible to make your commute healthier. It’s also possible to significantly improve your health and fitness with short, 15-minute workout sessions. Download this Free Report, 15 Minute Fitness, and see how you can make the most of your time, whether you’re at the gym, at home, at work or travelling.