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On rest and recovery days it is important to avoid doing the worst thing you can do for your body... nothing. Examples of rest and recovery activities are walking, static stretch exercises (after a warm up and loosening up period), dynamic stretching, swimming, water running, and riding a bike.
10 Little Ways to Sneak in Exercise at Work. 1  1) Turn your commute into a workout. 2  2) Work out during lunch. 3  3) Replace your desk chair with a stability ball.  4) Take short active breaks during the 1  workday. 5) Pace while you're on the phone.  6) Speed walk your 1  errands. 7) Go the long  way. 8) Start or join a sports or fitness club at work.