–Fitness tips for women on the go

BY the time most working women meet a certain age, they begin leading double lives; that is, they have families, and must still balance their working lives while finding time for themselves.
Finding time for yourself is important. Even women who don’t place as much importance on beauty and fitness still need to find ways to ensure that they stay active, in order to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some ways in which the working woman can stay fit, even within her busy schedule:

Stay active throughout the day
Take a short walk during your lunch break; take short breaks every half-hour, where you walk around for a minute and then get back to your desk. The key is to keep moving rather than staying at your desk all day, only to get up for bathroom breaks.

Never focus on weight loss
If you just focus on reducing the numbers on your scale, then ultimately you will land up gaining pounds. Instead, your goal should be to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle, by eating the right foods and practising the right exercises.

Eat a good breakfast
A proper diet is one of the main goals of staying healthy. Today, people get so caught up in the rush, that many persons opt out of breakfast on a daily basis. But a good breakfast can get you off to an energised start.

Drink lots of water
It’s no secret that this is a tip for healthy living. Drinking enough water is very essential for the proper functioning of your body. Keep drinking water at regular intervals, so that you don’t de-hydrate yourself.

Create an exercise pattern
Choose an exercise pattern, according to your schedule, that is at least 20 minutes long and includes walking or running. If you do this at least twice a week, it can help tone your entire body over time.

Keep an eye on your heart rate
Women should work out at 75-85% of their maximum heart rate. When your heart rate is too low, it’s a sign that you’re not working to your full potential. Too high a rate, on the other hand, shows that you’re pushing yourself to a potentially dangerous level. Keep a heart rate monitor on hand to ensure that the rate is just right during heavy activity.

Stock up on healthy snacks
Even if you are in the habit of snacking throughout the day, healthy snacks at home can help balance it out. So, stock up on all the healthy snacks, which can very well help you fight off diseases.

Be flexible
Trying to stick to a routine may get impossible at times. So, if you have dedicated your mornings to workouts and something comes up, don’t panic! Just ensure that you make up for it at a time more convenient.

Pay attention to how you sit
If you’re sitting, you may find it most comfortable for your monitor to be at or even slightly above eye level. This helps you look straight ahead without requiring a downward head tilt, which often leads the rest of the upper thoracic into a slumping pattern, especially if you’re not vigilant and you’re prone to lapsing back into bad habits. This simple habit change will go a long way in ensuring reduced back, neck and shoulder aches that are so common among the cubicle crowds.

Pre-workout snack is important
Munching on an energy bar before the gym can actually give you energy. Bananas are a good snack, as they tend to digest super quickly, and also provide the necessary energy.