HERE ARE THE TOP SHORTCUTS TO BETTER HEALTH

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We’ve chatted about how to practice self-care, and the benefits of such—especially when the relentless hamster wheel of self-employment and entrepreneurship just keeps on turning. (And turning and turning.) So let’s, for a moment, think about this from a health perspective and what this work work work mentality can do to wear on our physical and mental being. Too much of anything can wreak havoc on our wellbeing, but the eventual effects of too much sitting behind a screen or singular focus on one task or project can derail other aspects of our whole self.

And trust us, we know motivation is the roadblock to prioritizing physical movement, but here’s a tip: shift your perspective. Think about one-hour of exercise as a mental meditative space to reboot ideas, contemplate challenges, or tackle new (or old) lingering concepts. Give yourself license to add exercise to your schedule, without thinking of it as subtracting from work elsewhere—rather, it can become part of your existing work routine, with added benefits. And yes, you do have the time to do it.  

 So, in the interest of making life a bit less complicated, may we offer a few of our best kept “shortcuts” to better health? Here are just a few of our favorite apps, products and recommendations to make it easier to squeeze in a bit of you, physical and wellbeing time.

There’s one for anyone and everyone: 26 workouts to do in your own home

All you need is a computer and a spot on the floor: the best virtual workouts the web has to offer

For a happier and healthier state of being: a roundup of our favorite wellness apps

We’re all guilty of too much sitting: 6 yoga moves to get you up from your desk

Use audio as inspiration: 7 health and fitness podcasts to tune into on a run and the best workout playlists (for any workout)

And if she can do it, we all can: 100-year-old women Ida Keeling, on why she still runs

Written by Wellness Editor Brooke Klauer on behalf of Clementine