Sounds simple? Good, because it is! Set periodic reminders in your calendar or on your phone to look away from the screen and spend a few minutes stretching and shaking it out. Take it from Maggie M., who shared her go-to technique: “When I see notifications pop up to remind me that I have not moved in a couple of hours, it motivates me to get off my butt, even if it’s just to run outside and check the mail.”

This one is rich. Tanya B., genius that she is, has made a game out of everyone's least favorite #stayathome trend: unexpected chaos. For example, every time her kids ask for a snack or drink, she’ll do some squats or push-ups first. “Whenever someone has a conference call snafu, like forgetting to mute, I’ll plank for a full minute," she adds. "Anticipating moments that come up constantly during WFH life helps fold fitness right into my day.”

You know who’s been stuck at home, even before the pandemic hit? Your pet. And they’re happier than ever to have you there with them, regardless of your cabin fever. They’re also great motivators for more movement, according to Lindsey F. “More walks, more tug-o-war, and more games of fetch have kept me moving these past few months," she says, "and [my dog] couldn’t be happier!”

When it comes to living her best WFH life, Allison seems to have it all figured out. "I schedule 30-minute blocks in my calendar, just for the sake of keeping some time open," she says. "I'll use that time to run a quick errand, walk down the block for a coffee break, or even just for a quick no-screens-allowed snack break." As for her snack of choice? Something filling and delicious, like her favorite flavor of Light + Fit nonfat Original Greek yogurt.

Of course by that, I mean chase down your local ice cream truck. “I cannot tell you how many times that truck races past with its bell ringing, and it’s a mad dash for some spare change and to flag him down in time," says Amanda S. "The kids love it, and it gets my heart racing every time.”

You know those calls that could have been an email instead? The ones where you’re required to attend, but don’t actually say a word? Take 'em to the treadmill or just for a (socially distant) walk around the block. “Instead of listening to my fourth meeting of the day from the couch, I slap on some headphones and do some walking on an incline,” says Lori N., who adds that it's also become part of her WFH routine to hope that her co-workers don't catch her huffing and puffing.

Between loading, unloading, folding, and lifting, this oft-disdained chore has a second act as a way to beef up your activity level. “My family of six is legit home 24/7, and it piles up faster than ever before," says Amber, who may very well be mid-cardio right this moment. "Carrying the full baskets up from the cellar to the second floor is no joke."

Jen L. works at least half of the day standing at her kitchen counter, which is the perfect height to double as the office standing desk she used to have. Standing instead of sitting makes her feel more alert, active, and ready for the day. “When I’m standing to work, I’m also walking around more as the day goes on since I’m already up," she says. "The steps add up.”

OK, this one hits deep. Remember that instinctual childhood need to race up the stairs at night, or hop into your bed as if something was coming for you? Lane shares: “I still get that hurry-up-or-else feeling and find myself bolting up the stairs from the basement, or forward rolling into bed so nothing grabs my feet. I’m 34." Hey, if a prolonged fear of the Bogeyman is your motivating factor to sneak more movement into your day, I'm here for it.