100 Jobs That Pay You to Get Exercise in Your Career or Job

Posted on by Mischelle Sandowich

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What could be better than being paid to get the exercise you need?Ā Finding a job or career that provides you with daily exercise and movement couldĀ save you a trip to the gym — and it could save your life.

As we have been studying in our Biblical Health Study, desk jobs are an invention of the modern times. In times past, people have incorporated exercise into their daily living routines. They did not have to manufacture exercise in the gym. (And if the gym is the only thing that works for your situation, there is nothing wrong with that.) If you recall, however, Dr. James Levine of the Mayo clinic says that going to the gym a couple times a week is not enough to counter the devastating effects of sitting for four or more hours a day.

Read about 28 life alternating risks from sitting too much.

My husband recently started a desk job. Not only does he have to deal with fussy customers over the phone, he has to sit for eight hours a day.Ā He would much rather being doing something that keeps him active and moving.

Thankfully, he is switching to part-time soon. In addition, he is looking for alternate work. His very life and health are at risk from his job. The risks from sitting too long are so grave — that to not try and change his situationĀ could be a violation of the 6th commandment: thou shall not kill.

If you too are sitting at a desk for four or more hours a day, the simplest way to solve the problem would beĀ to request that your employerĀ provide you with a standing desk.

Let them know your life is at stake. Remind your employer that if you get sick, they will loseĀ productivity. If a standing deskĀ is not an option, seriously consider changing jobs. Find a company that understands the value of healthy living and is willing to allow or provide a standing desk.

Here are a fewĀ to consider:

A second solution is toĀ consider switching toĀ a job that gets you moving. Here is a list of 100 jobs that don’t require a lot of sitting. And many will keep you very active. And the best part — they are paying you to get your exercise naturally.

  1. Construction Worker
  2. Carpenter
  3. Heavy Equipment Operator
  4. Art Therapist
  5. HVAC installation and repair
  6. Firefighter
  7. Law Enforcement
  8. Plumber
  9. Archeologist
  10. Zoo Keeper
  11. Geologist
  12. Fish and Game Warden
  13. Botanist
  14. Landscape Architect
  15. Park Ranger
  16. Organic Farmer
  17. Photographer
  18. Electrician
  19. Teacher
  20. Tree Trimmer
  21. Commercial Diver
  22. Aircraft Mechanic
  23. Auto Mechanic
  24. Auto Body Repair
  25. Brick Mason
  26. Emergency Technician
  27. Youth and Community Worker
  28. Probation Officer
  29. Real Estate Agent
  30. Restaurant and Hotel Management
  31. Food Server
  32. Personal Trainer
  33. Aerobics Instructor
  34. Lifeguard
  35. Roofer
  36. River Guide
  37. Ski Patrol
  38. Chef
  39. Mail Carrier
  40. Surveyor
  41. Building Inspector
  42. Marine Biologist
  43. Park Ranger
  44. Veterinarian
  45. Chiropractor
  46. Rancher
  47. Occupational Therapist
  48. Physical Therapist
  49. Midwife
  50. Travel Guide
  51. Ship Captain or Crew
  52. Lock Smith
  53. Tow Truck Driver
  54. Solar Panel Installer
  55. Wind Turbine Technician
  56. Avionics Technician
  57. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  58. Marine Engineer
  59. Naval Architect
  60. Astronomer
  61. Art Director
  62. Docent
  63. Courier
  64. Retail Worker
  65. Actor
  66. Air Crew Member
  67. Baker
  68. Journalist
  69. Carpet Installer
  70. Butcher
  71. Child Care Worker
  72. Choreographer
  73. Painter
  74. Concierge
  75. Cook
  76. Coroner
  77. Crossing Guard
  78. Fire Inspector
  79. Flight Attendant
  80. Fish Hatchery Worker
  81. Floral Designer
  82. Funeral Attendant
  83. Interior Designer
  84. Janitor
  85. Librarian (they don’t just read all day)
  86. Machinist
  87. Metal Worker
  88. Meter Reader
  89. Boat Mechanic
  90. Pipe Fitter
  91. Postal Clerk
  92. Product Safety Engineer
  93. Railroad Yard Worker
  94. Rock Splitter (Quarry)
  95. Shoe and Leather Repair
  96. Re-upholsterer
  97. Silversmith
  98. Soil Scientist
  99. Spa Manager
  100. Bank Teller

If you are in a desk job or sitting more than four hours a day, please consider taking steps to change your situation. Your very life may depend upon it.

Next: 50 Business Ideas That Can Keep You From Sitting At A Desk All Day

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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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