December 17, 2008

Cabin Fever?

So here in the Pacific Northwest we're experiencing some...inclement weather. With snow changing to rain and then back to snow again, you can bet that the thought of skating along the icy streets on foot, bike or by car makes me want to just stay inside.
But that also means I have to forgo the usual mediums for physical activity---no gym, no park, no yoga studio. What is this Portlander to do?
I've found that the corporate wellness strategies Recess uses to promote balance during a typical work day are applicable to my snow days. Here in my apartment I contend with workplace-like constraints (little space, perhaps short attention span, fewer tools) and I have to get creative.

Stretch.
Walk.
Hydrate.
Repeat.






These types of activities can be packed in a backpack, briefcase, or carry-on, then unpacked and used where ever you may find yourself. I happen to find myself sitting on the floor doing some lower back (blame it on the computer!) strengthening exercises while watching old episodes of Grey's Anatomy....hmm, maybe this weather isn't so bad after all.

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