How to stay fit when you’re a busy career woman

Getting in shape and staying fit has many benefits, from being healthier and more energetic to feeling more confident in your skin.

But if you’re a busy career woman who is always on the move, and juggling numerous responsibilities, including a family at home, staying fit can be a struggle.

However, the good news is that today you don’t have to choose between having a successful career and staying in shape. There are several ways you can get fit while staying focused on your career. 

Incorporate exercise into daily tasks

As a busy career woman, you might find it hard to find free time to workout. The key to overcoming this issue is to use up every opportunity in your day to incorporate exercise.

For example, you could walk to work instead of driving there or taking transportation if it’s close enough, or you can start taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

Some women take things to the next level by installing a gym with some basic equipment in their home or even buy equipment they can take to, or leave at, work, such as a glute exercising machine.

As seen in this useful guide, if your budget allows it, you can invest in some sports gear that you can keep handy at all times, so that whenever you get a minute, you can fit in a quick workout.

The important thing is to not overwork yourself. Instead, try to balance your routine so that you can work out and remain focused at work. 

Keep healthy snacks close

One problem that busy women working in an office face is that they can’t get healthy meals and snacks on demand. It’s much easier to snack on treats around the office, or order in less healthy takeouts.

If you are looking to stay fit, then try to substitute junk food with healthy snacks, and to avoid temptation, always keep healthy food handy. This way, you’ll always satisfy your cravings at work without having to resort to foods that aren’t nutritious.

Never skip breakfast

Ever heard the phrase ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’? Well, it’s true – a healthy breakfast can be incredibly beneficial in boosting your metabolism and providing your body with more energy.

By making time for breakfast every morning, you’ll find yourself more productive at work, and you’ll also be more motivated to stay active throughout your working day.

If you’re busy, it is understandable if you don’t have the time every morning to wake up early and make a big, healthy breakfast. Instead, try to prepare meals the night before, or simply stick to healthy foods and snacks, such as protein bars or fruits and vegetables that are full of fiber.

These kinds of foods will help keep you energized all day at work and get you the perfect body you want. 

Stay hydrated

When you’re busy at work, it’s easy to lose yourself in concentration and forget to drink water. But fitness and hydration always go hand in hand.

Even if you are working to a tight deadline, it’s important to get enough water. Not only will it help you to stay healthy, but it will also boost your concentration.

So set reminders to drink if you need to, and carry a water bottle around with you to make it easier to get your day’s quota.

Get enough sleep

If you’re working on an important project at work, it can be hard to switch off and get to sleep at night. But, as well as impacting your ability to focus at work, insomnia is one of the worst fitness enemies.

So, if you are looking to stay healthy and in shape, you should try to switch off from your working day at night, let go of all the work-related stress, and simply relax so you can have a healthy amount of sleep every day.

By sleeping well every night, you’ll be more likely to wake up feeling more energetic and ready to take on more work, as well as maintain a fit body.

Staying fit as a woman with a successful career and a hectic schedule can be tough sometimes, and it can be hard to find the time to eat healthily and workout regularly.

But with a little bit of planning and adoption of healthy habits you can overcome these hurdles and stay fit regardless of your busy schedule, without jeopardizing your work.

Photo by Marisa Buhr