How to Stay Fit in the Office During Winters? 7 Ways to Remain Healthy and Increase Productivity at Work

Winters are here and along with it comes the vulnerability of a score of diseases. While it is touted as the holiday season, the season brings along the possibilities of getting sick in some of the other ways. An individual spends nearly half of his/her day in office. There's a considerable chance of falling ill due to the germ-thriving environment, contract common cold and other diseases from people around in the office during this season. So, if you are searching for ways and tips to stay healthy and fit in your office premises during winters, then you have landed on the right page. Let's look at some of the easiest and most helpful ways to keep oneself healthy, fit, and disease-free during the winter season this year. Winter 2019 Workout: Easy Exercises to Do at Home for Fat Loss & Weight Loss (Watch Videos).

1. Eat Healthy Food

Eating healthy is very important. You have to ensure that you do not feed on junk food and unhygienic food in order to keep yourself healthy. A lot of bacterial and fungal infections begin due to ingestion of such fast-food and road-side food items. Also, having water is inevitable. You should at least have 7-10 glasses of water daily.

2. Complete Your Sleep Cycle

If you want to stay healthy inside office during winters, a lot of work begins outside it. One such is your sleeping cycle. You need to clock those essential hours of sleep before you start your day at your workplace. A night of good sleep not only helps you stay focused on your work, but also boosts your immune system manifold. Winter 2019 Fitness Tips: Guidelines to Stay Fit in Cold Season and Avoid Weight Gain.

3. Stay Active In Your Office Hours

The 9-to-5 desk job can be energy-draining a lot of times. In winters, the atmosphere is so cosy that it is nearly impossible to convince ourselves to get up from our seat. The best idea is to carry a small water-bottle (not a big one). You can get up and refill it every time it gets empty. This will kill two birds with one arrow – regular water consumption and being active. 'Take a break, take that short walk'.

4. Wash Your Hands

Washing your hands is the single-most-important activity that shouldn't be avoided in office hours, especially in the winter season. There are millions of virus, bacteria, and fungi in the environment that make us vulnerable and more prone to fall sick. Hence, it would be best if you cleaned your hands after every (public) activity you do in the office, be it before/after touching office printer, water purifier, coffee-vending machine, or door-knob etc.

5. Keep Your Surroundings Clean

A lot of your health depends on your surroundings as well. Your office computer, common stationery, other office items harbour a vast amount of germs on them. A good habit is to carry a disinfectant spray or wet wipes to your office. It doesn't look offensive, rude, or even lowly to make sure your office belongings are clean before you begin your day.

6. Take Enough Vitamin D

The spell of winter season itself means that the days are shorter and the nights are longer. And given the long working hours that a person works, it is highly unlikely to have a good amount a Vitamin D the body requires every day. There are a number of options to remove this deficiency. You can either have Vitamin-D rich foods, or you can have supplements too. The best idea would be to take a stroll in an open area, whenever it is possible.

7. Work From Home

Your boss won't like it, and your immediate manager may look you with evil eyes, but then working from home is an option too. Well, jokes apart, one should not take this option for granted. If you are not feeling well, and if you think that travelling to the office and working in the ice-chilled atmosphere will only aggravate your health, then it is better to sit at home and try to deliver more. Working from home a day or two before you gain full fitness can be considered too.

We hope you found the health tips as informative as much we did while collating it for you. The time of winter season seems like that of a partying and holidaying one, but at the same time, one has to see that they don't fall sick due to climate and other similar factors. Happy Healthy Winter 2019!

(This article is written for an informative purpose and should not be substituted for medical advice. Kindly consult your doctor before trying any tips.)

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