Updated January 2nd, 2020 at 20:23 IST

Tips to manage work-life while effectively taking care of your health

Working out is one of the best ways for overall fitness. Here are a few tips for a balanced life to effectively manage your gym as well as professional life.

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You can accomplish more in terms of your health than you actually thought you could by changing the way you work out and handling your time. Yet you don't need to spend several hours in the gym on a daily basis to get results. To not stress yourself and accomplish better fitness health along with work, you have to change the way you look at things. The notion of trying to balance work, family, exercise and healthy eating with limited hours of the day can be an uphill task. You will have many commitments with family, and also in the professional front. Every day, it is almost impossible to accomplish everything we want, like go to work and then work out for fitness. However, below we discuss some hacks to find the right balance-

How to balance work-life and gym

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According to ActiveSG, one must pay attention to your workout schedule. Ditch the classes at the gym, which require 4, 5 or 6 days a week. Instead, by making a few improvements, you can increase the intensity and efficacy of your training. For instance, change the number of reps you do for each session, reduce the rest period between sets, add compound movements or increase the weight you raise. Go through interval training for maximum intensity. 

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Follow up with a good nutrition plan and reflect regularly on getting enough sleep. Healthy living helps to rejuvenate an exhausted body. Everyone should be flexible and prioritise exercise at the end of the day. This will help improve your health routine and reduce stress levels and improve work-life balance, with the operative word being a balance.

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Give yourself time to consider the most effective workout approach and strategies for meal planning that suits your schedule. Remember that it's about finding a plan to balance work, life, and wellness that supports your lifestyle and shouldn't leave you feeling guilty that day to skipping the gym.

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Published January 2nd, 2020 at 20:23 IST