For the past five years, Dorothy Beckett has thrived in her federal government career, working a hybrid schedule of two days a week in the office and the other three from her Maryland home.
But now, with a mandate to return to the office full-time, Becket has had to adjust. For this 68-year-old fitness buff, the commute and desk work mean squeezing in workouts crucial to her physical and mental health.
"I'm absolutely exhausted at the end of these long days," she said, "but the only way I can manage is to exercise. Otherwise, I wouldn't be healthy."
About one-third of Americans are now being ordered back to the office five days a week, and with a tighter schedule, fitting in exercise can feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to add to your stress, said Raquelle Felder, owner and founder of San Diego Mobile Rehab and Physical Therapy. "Don't let your mind tell you you're not doing enough," she said, "as long as you're making an effort to move daily."
