When it comes to exercising, you can never get enough time in the gym or outdoors. In fact, you’re likely to have a small window of time to work out in, and once you’re done on the treadmill, walking trail or rowing machine, you’d don’t think about it again until the next day. So, what do you do if you didn’t burn enough calories or achieve the fitness goal you set for yourself that day? You don’t stop there! You start incorporating more physical activity into your routine the best way you know how-by multitasking!

Your employer values how you get things done efficiently. Your ability to streamline tasks and make the most out of every minute of your work day is admirable. Why not apply the same logic to your workout routine? You’re going to see favorable results in very little time!

Here are some tried and true ways to sneak more exercise into your day:

• Plan your mode of transportation.

  If you’re within walking or riding distance of your workplace, why not lace up your sneakers or hop on your bicycle and continue exercising until you get to work? Not only will you save your vehicle from parking lot dings and dents, you’ll save money and the environment by walking or pedaling instead of driving. You’ll also burn calories and tighten muscles in the process.

• Make walking meetings a workplace standard.

  Why sit and talk when you can walk and talk? Propose walking and talking meetings and see what a difference it makes. Everyone who participates will feel energized, and the activity can even be worked into a workplace fitness plan where every step counts toward greater health. If there isn’t this type of meeting already in place, talk to your supervisor and the HR department to see if they’ll support your idea.

• Take the stairs.

  If there is an elevator in your place of employment, always take the stairs. Not only is it a great stress reliever, it also helps strengthen your legs. If your pedometer measures the number of stairs you take in a day, make note of the information, and gradually increase the number of times you walk up or down a flight of stairs to access another floor of the building.

• Make Happy Hour all about fitness.

  Instead of going out for drinks after work, why not take advantage of the extra time you have scheduled with your co-workers by doing something fun and active instead? Head to the park for a game of disc golf or spend some time improving your serve on the tennis courts. Not everyone will be able to join you, but those who do will be glad that they snuck in a few more minutes of exercise, too.

There never seems to be enough time in the day to do everything you set out to do. By combining tasks, however, you’re able to make the most of your schedule and still get in enough physical activity to benefit your health. Follow the tips listed above and discover new ways to get more exercise daily. Not only will you look better, you’ll feel better, too!