More exercise every day – 10 easy hacks

1. Get more active when doing everyday tasks

It’s the small everyday things that offer the most exercise potential! Try a few squats when you’re brushing your teeth, practise some new dance steps while doing the dishes, have a good stretch while you are waiting for your espresso at the coffee machine or walk on tiptoe while you vacuum. Something different but so effective!

2. Meet instead of mail

Sure, a quick mail to your colleague is the easiest way of communicating. But a brief walk through the office is significantly better for your health and adds some variety to your day. While you are working, make it a habit to stand up briefly every now and then and in particular to go for a walk during your lunch break. Our banana and peanut energy balls are always good to have on hand.

3.Shop less online

What has online shopping got to do with exercising more every day? When you’re buying online, the most exercise you’re going to get is moving your finger over the screen. Your purchases are delivered right to your door. It’s better to make a note of what you want and enjoy a day shopping in the city. Get some fresh air and build up your steps while you window shop.

4. Don’t park right outside the door 

If you’re going to meet someone or you’re driving to work, don’t park right outside the door – leave the car a few streets away. It means that you can combine your appointments with a short walk. If you travel by public transport, get out one stop or one station earlier, and make the rest of the journey on foot. An easy hack for more exercise every day.

5. Walk to your home office

Excuse me?! How do I walk to my home office? Usually, it’s just a case of going from the bedroom to the bathroom to the desk. Unfortunately, that doesn’t involve much exercise. So, simply create a “commute” that is a bit more demanding. This means getting outside for a walk before work starts. Walk around the block, through the park or by the bakery. You will start your working day feeling much fresher.

6. Don’t eat in front of the computer

We’ve all been there: scoffing some lunch while we work at the desk, because our next meeting is starting soon or there are mails waiting to be answered. Breathe! Enjoy your downtime and use the break for some exercise. Go outside to eat or take your lunch with you to the park. If you prefer to eat in the office, go outside for a short while at least. Our pineapple Buddha bowl always tastes delicious.

7. Take to the mat instead of the couch

Your favourite TV programme is about to start but you really wanted to get some exercise in? Why not simply combine the two?! Exercising in front of the TV is the perfect solution. Planks, squats or a little bit of yoga – binge watching with the fitness factor! Enjoy our salad wrap with pulled banana.

8. Borrow a dog

Our four-legged friends are always ready for exercise, making them the ideal companion for an active lifestyle. Daily walkies with the dog will do wonders for your cardiovascular system and simply increase your happiness levels. No fur baby in sight? How about doing some voluntary work in an animal shelter or getting a side hustle as a dogsitter at weekends? Let the dogs out!

9. Take the stairs, leave the lift

Lifts are so handy and comfortable – but there’s a better way. To fit more exercise into your day, take the stairs each time even if it’s exhausting at first. Step by step, you will build up your stamina and at the same time strengthen your thighs, glutes and tendons.

10. Make the most of waiting times

Maybe the person you are meeting has got delayed, the doctor’s waiting room is full to capacity or the bus is taking an age to arrive. Then use what is probably wasted time to do some exercise. Bounce up and down on your tiptoes, walk up and down the street or look for a few more stairs to climb. Every move counts. And if your tummy is rumbling at any time, our raspberry and almond muesli bars make a great snack.