For Ladies – How Fitness Impacts Your Career - naijaswap

Women should not view healthy living in superficial ways. The impact fitness has on quality, and length, of life cannot be argued. Researchers have found that even a brisk walk five times each week can add as much as three years to life expectancy. For women, that means living past the average 81-year life span.

Your level of fitness impacts your work results too. Workers who exercise regularly are more alert during the workday and also more productive. By working to improve your health and fitness, you are giving yourself a better shot at career advancement and theoretically upping your lifetime earnings. Staying fit is something that deserves inclusion in your 5-year career plan, and beyond.
If you want to add fitness to your work routine, but are unsure where to find the time or energy, start by taking these baby steps:
- Surrender your lunch break. You don’t have to spend every lunch hour in a fitness class, or walking outside, but choose two to three days to do it. Eat a reasonable, quick lunch at your desk when you get back. If you work at home, enforce a strict lunch break for yourself and walk away from your computer or tasks in the pursuit of fitness.
- Stop snacking. You may not realize just how much you eat between meals but it all adds up. To realize the full extent of your calorie intake in a day, keep a food journal for one week. Write down every food or drink that passes your lips. You may be surprised at what you learn about yourself and what you are ingesting. Once you recognize your snack triggers, prepare to meet them with healthier options.