{"id":11589,"date":"2019-08-19T06:23:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T04:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=11589"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:22:38","slug":"five-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/five-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy at Work (Both Physically and Mentally)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A healthy mind resides in a healthy body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health is all we’ve got. And being healthy is an essential part of having a <\/span>productive day<\/span><\/a>. As passionate as you might be about your work, remember – health comes first.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without health, taking care of work, chores, side gigs<\/a>, just about anything really, becomes next to impossible. You need to prioritize health before everything else. And for those spending their nine-to-five in an office – this might be particularly hard. <\/span><\/p>\n

Probably the most common excuse for people is that they just <\/span>don\u2019t have enough time<\/span><\/a>. Well, unless you\u2019re working 3 different jobs back to back, this excuse isn\u2019t really valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it, you can somehow squeeze in at least 30 minutes or so in your heavy work schedule to either stretch or just take a quick break. Yes, we are busier than ever but this doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being healthy, especially at work, is easier than you think. \u201cEasier said than done<\/em>!\u201d – you might be thinking. But, no, it actually can be easy. There are a lot of life-hacks you can incorporate into your daily life to stay healthy at work – here are 5 easy ways to help you stay focused<\/a>\u00a0and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Exercise ball \/ Standing desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sitting all day is bad for you.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

So, why not switch it up? There are 2 options you can go with here and both of them are better than sitting all day long.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.1. Exercise ball<\/h3>\n

You might\u2019ve heard of the recent <\/span>trend<\/span><\/a> of swapping your office chair out for a gym ball instead. <\/span><\/p>\n

Well, this trend is popular for a reason. And no, it\u2019s not just a \u201cstartup thing\u201d either. There are actual proven health benefits to using a gym ball instead of the same old boring office chair.<\/span><\/p>\n

For one, they\u2019re great for your posture. Sitting on an exercise ball forces your body to sit up straight, and fix your spinal alignment. Good posture also makes you look confident, and allows your body to breathe properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They’re not just for the gym.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aside from that, sitting on an exercise ball strengthens your core, hip, and leg muscles. And well, it\u2019s also just fun. Who cares what your co-workers think when it’s boosting your mood and staying healthy?<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you do decide to go with this route and adopt an exercise ball at your workstation, there\u2019s one thing you should know. <\/span><\/p>\n

Gym balls are healthy, but only for a limited amount of time.<\/b><\/p>\n

According to Dr. Henry Goitz<\/a>, from the sports medicine at the Medical College of Ohio:\u00a0<\/span>Twenty minutes is good, 30 minutes is great, but 8 to 12 hours, some time in that span, you may have fatigability<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

So, with that said, some things you should keep in mind if you decide to switch up your sitting patterns:<\/span><\/p>\n