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Over the years as a shift worker, I have constantly asked myself, what is the best exercise routine? Should I exercise before going to bed? Does walking excessive amounts of steps throughout my shift count as exercise? Are there times where I shouldn’t workout<\/em> and if so, what’s the worse thing that can happen?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The best exercise routine for shift workers is one you can do conveniently around your shifts without it seeming like a chore or hassle. It’s affordable, a difficultly that’s achievable so you don’t give up and doesn’t negatively impact on your sleep. It must be an activity you enjoy doing to make it a sustainable habit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know exercising around your shifts can sometimes seem impossible, so I want to make the choice to workout an easy one. Throughout this post, I will dive into the best exercise workout routine for shift workers based on the shift you’re on. I also want to highlight common exercise excuses I have used many, many times, giving suggestions on how to easily overcome them. The fitter, healthier you is just around the corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Exercise Routine as a Shift Worker… Is the One You Keep Coming Back To<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I know this sounds really corny, but the best exercise routine is the one which is hard enough to give you a “huff n’ puff” but not so hard you’re sore for a week, unable to sit on the loo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But finding this routine is half the battle, particularly when you work rotating shifts. Read Essential Guide to Working a Rotating Shift Schedule<\/a> for helpful tips on managing this irregular schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your exercise routine should make you feel great rather than embarrass you, be affordable rather than financially taxing and be so convenient, your excuse not to go sounds ridiculous.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I think it’s important to ask yourself a few questions before starting a new routine and “getting fit”. This is not the typical process for those who make exercise as part of our new year’s resolution or when randomly starting something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know personally, if I don’t analyze what went wrong in the past or stopped me from exercising (or reaching any goal) then it’s likely I’ll fall into the same traps. Sounds familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n