GCG Asia Singapore’s Secret Tips for Staying Active while Working from Home

Doesn’t your body feel stiff due to working from home and sitting for such a long time? Since 2020, GCG Asia in Singapore and Malaysia office staff have been working at home a lot. It has its own advantages, but sometimes it can be quite exhausting physically as well as mentally. 

So you guys don’t have to face issues while working from home, let me give you a quick rundown on some secret tips given by  GCG Asia Singapore to stay active while working from home:

 

Healthy diet 

Staying at home doesn’t mean you have to pay less attention to your site than usual. To be honest, it is the opposite as you tend to get more hungry than usual as you are home. We at GCG Asia Singapore, always believe that having a healthy diet and not skipping any meals is crucial as your health comes first in everything.

GCG Asia Singapore’s founder Nancy Cho has emphasised having a nutritional meal that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and a hella lot of proteins. Keeping a healthy snack in hand can also fix your hunger and stop unhealthy snacking.

 

Utilising your breaks to the fullest

It is pretty exhausting to stay seated at your desk for a long time, so our immediate instinct is to lie down when we get a break. Don’t do that, instead utilise that break to do some stretches or a set of sit-ups. GCG Asia Singapore‘s greatest tip is to build your upper body strength not to feel as tired afterwards.

You can also attend some online yoga classes between those breaks and rectify those round shoulders from working at a computer. We at GCG Asia, especially in the Malaysia office, believe that it is always better to move around during your break than lying.

 

Keep your water bottle near you

Water is crucial for your physical health and really important to keep you focused during your work time. Mood swings and dehydration can be caused if you don’t drink enough fluids, which can lead to you not paying attention to your work at all. Our people at GCG Asia Singapore always keep a water bottle near them.

GCG Asia Singapore primarily recommends water, but moderate amounts of coffee are acceptable as well. But make sure to keep sugary drinks away as they are not suitable for your health.

 

 Have your own workout schedule

Working out is crucial, especially if you are working from home as we don’t want to get stiff. GCG Asia Singapore recommends altering the time that they would have spent commuting by working out.

You can incorporate little movements here and there like people can do that by pacing during phone calls or setting up calendar reminders regularly to try and do some pushups by their workstation. If possible, GCG Asia Singapore recommends employing a standing desk instead of a sitting desk to help people avoid lengthy periods of physical inactivity.

 

You are at home, be the boss

There is no better time to induce a work-life balance than this. GCG Asia Singapore has noticed that you’ve got extra pockets of your time added to your day. The client meetings that might often last longer than necessary are gone now and so use these windows of opportunity to go after your fitness goals.

GCG Asia Singapore recommends getting a proper work-life balance at home that you just can’t live by. Itemise what you wish to realise within the next week, month, and even year, then schedule the time you’ve got towards attaining these goals. GCG Asia Singapore advises that it is imperative to get your diet in line likewise by stocking lots of healthy foods in your fridge.

 

 Don’t just sit at your desk

For some of us, a part of our job includes taking a lot of phone calls. When you get those, don’t just stay seated, instead take the calls while walking around your workspace. GCG Asia Singapore has recommended that you use that time of phone consultation for improving your cardiovascular fitness.

So, if you know you have a lengthy call ahead, get ready, put on your earbuds, and walk like you mean business.

 

Incorporate home stretches into your routine

Stretches are an excellent option for those who stay seated for a long time and have a stiff body due to that. GCG Asia Singapore has noticed that we are not getting the adequate amount of body movement needed due to the current situation. Stretching improves flexibility and agility. It prepares your muscles for cardio or weight lifting by warming them up.

GCG Asia Singapore recommends that you arm yourself with some remote working stretching routines now that can facilitate you attain your fitness goals faster. Some exercises to incorporate are backward and forward shoulder rolls, leg lunges, hamstring stretches, and seated back twists.

 

Break down your activities into sessions

Just because you are working from home doesn’t mean you will have access to extra time as the schedule is pretty much the same. There are times when the calls don’t stop even after the scheduled time, so it is crucial to break down your sessions into small ones.

So, GCG Asia Singapore recommends you break down your sessions and put your breaks to good use.

 

Customise your wake up routine into a healthy one

GCG Asia Singapore highly recommends starting your day on a high note with an energetic morning routine. The additional energy you get from morning routines like running or lifting weights will spill over into your day – helping to extend your productivity.

GCG Asia Singapore also stated that if circumstances allow, getting outside for your morning exercise is often a good thanks to changing your environment and finding some fresh air before settling the day.

While working from home, it can be quite hard to be active as we don’t usually think about utilising the breaks as much. But these secret tips given by GCG Asia Singapore will surely help you stay active and fit while working from home.

Stay tuned to GCG Asia’s website for the latest updates on how to stay fit and healthy!