Why physical activity at work won't replace sports

At work, you are not pumping all muscle groups

In many cases, physical labor is rather monotonous, because from day to day you perform the same actions. At the same time, the same muscle groups work, while others relax and lose their tone.

Overstrain of some and relaxation of other muscles causes imbalances in the body, spoils posture and causes various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Hence, various occupational diseases appear - impingement syndrome, back pain, joint diseases.

In the gym, you work out on a program that includes working out all muscle groups. You can focus on weak muscles, correct imbalances and posture problems.

The load is not enough for good physical shape

Often the workload is not enough to keep the muscles in good shape and spend enough calories. The best proof of this is the fact that many people whose work is related to physical activity are overweight and have undeveloped muscles.

Even if the work really requires physical effort, over time, the body adapts to the stress and begins to spend fewer calories on the same work.

You will not develop a safe movement technique

The technique of performing exercises in the gym and movement in everyday life are closely related. If you lift a barbell with a round back, you will make this mistake in everyday life, lifting weights at the risk of your spine.

In the gym, under the guidance of a trainer or more experienced friends, you will set the technique of movements, acquire the habit of moving correctly and transfer this knowledge into ordinary life.

You will not only build strength and endurance, which will help you do a better job and increase your quality of life, but also reduce the risk of domestic and industrial injuries.

You don't develop flexibility

Flexibility is one of the important criteria for health and correct movement technique. Stiff muscles limit the range of motion and prevent the body from using its full potential.

Unless you're a yoga or stretching instructor, it's unlikely that your job involves stretching. It turns out that at work, the muscles only clog, become stiff and limit the range of motion.

At the gym or at home, you can stretch well, restoring joint mobility, muscle health, and good posture.

If you leave for another job, you will stop moving

Now your job is about physical activity, but if you change careers and sit for eight hours a day, all benefits disappear.

In addition, the habit of eating a certain way with reduced energy expenditure will reward you with excess weight.

If you are used to going to the gym, changing jobs will have little to no effect on you, as you will still be exercising, wasting energy, and maintaining muscle tone.

You won't get that much fun out of motion

Work is rarely associated with something enjoyable. In addition, you have too little time to pay attention to your body, because your thoughts are busy with pressing issues.

In the gym, you take a break from work, family, problems. You go to a workout loaded with thoughts, and you leave the gym with a clear head and a feeling of pleasant fatigue.