Most of us who want to be active don’t have too much trouble finding ways to make this happen on the weekends. You’re up and about meeting friends, shopping, participating in sports, going to yoga or spin classes, running around with your kids, even cleaning the house or getting chores done—all of which can be very energetic.
Come Monday however, you’re likely to find yourself much more sedentary. You'll be sitting or standing still while commuting to work (on long bus or train rides or driving). Then you get to work and you’re desk-bound all day, or sitting during long meetings. When we sit still for long periods of time, we often end up with physical discomfort, headaches, and stiff muscles, and without the opportunity to stretch and breathe deeply, we don’t get to shake off stress.
