CEOs Need Fitness, Too!

I completely admire the focus and expertise of top executives and high-powered businesspeople.

They're incredibly smart and talented, but too often, they skimp on sleep, are overwhelmed with stress, and rarely exercise.

After a while, their health suffers. They may be on top of the business world, but they have bad posture, poor eating habits, and start to experience aches and pains that only worsen as they get older.

Why let your body deteriorate? Apply a bit of your hard-work ethic to your body. You KNOW that improved fitness will also improve your work life, so you can afford at least 30 minutes per day to give your body a chance to move.

If you're just starting, take it slow. You're not the athlete you were in college. I don't care if you used to run 10 miles in 10 minutes and bench 550 pounds. That was years ago. Now your body is used to sitting for hours on end, hunched over a computer.

If you have pretty-good knees and access to a stairwell, start by simply walking up a few flights a few times a day. Keep your knees straight ahead (no jutting them to the side).

Take care when walking back down the steps (or even take the elevator), since flailing down stairs could be unnecessary impact on your joints. Keep your legs strong and land softly with each step down.

As you improve, take two steps at a time, paying attention to how it works your glutes and quads. Watch your butt get perkier each day. :)

In your office, get on the floor for an ab plank. The plank works so many parts of your body, especially your core, and is safe for just about anyone. Lie face down, propping yourself on your forearms and toes. Keep your body as straight as a board (like a plank, get it?), and you should feel your abs immediately. See how long you can hold it. Rest, then do it two more times. Track your stamina and watch it improve every day!

That's all I'm asking you to do for now. Walk some stairs and do some planks! Once you've done this for a week or two, e-mail me, and I'll give you your next step! :)

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