Ask HN: Staying fit whilst working from home?

I’ve been working from home for the past 18 months now and at present there’s no indication from my employer that I’ll be going back to full time work any time soon.

Before the pandemic I used to cycle to work and also practiced yoga at a studio close to my office which kept me feeling fit and active through the week. Since working from home though my weekly physical activity has gradually decreased - partly due to no longer needing to cycle to work and I’m no longer feeling so motivated by the yoga classes I’ve been following on YouTube compared to the routine I had with the physical studio. Cycling for me was also primarily transport so filling that gap with plain exercise has been a struggle.

Is anyone in a similar position that has made a new routine work for them?

Yoga: I do like the Down Dog app, which is very flexible so may be easier to stick with in the long run. Eg you can set the length, style and focus (flexibility, core strength…) of a session, as well as how long the relaxation should be afterwards.

Otherwise, just rented a https://www.waterrower.com/ , which claims to improve both strength and endurance. Too early to tell, but it’s fun so far (and comes with Apps etc).

I just straight up work from my gym. Motorized table with screens attached, by a window. I have an online PT that I check in with each week, they have an app where you upload your weight and measurements, pics, etc. Of course they also have exercise routines with videos.

Depending on your coding/monitoring split, you might be able to just ride a bike the entire day.

Keep it simple. Get a step counter if you don't have one already. Have a walk in the evening after work, or at lunchtime. If it feels like "wasted time", listen to an audiobook or a podcast while you do it, or walk with a partner or friend.