When it comes to building a successful business, staying on top of your health is just as important as hitting deadlines. That’s why we sat down with George from Sharpen Your Fitness, a one-to-one personal training and online coaching business he launched in 2021. At just 21, George turned his passion for the gym and helping others into a thriving business, and today he’s helping people transform not just their bodies, but their whole lives.
In our interview (scroll down to watch), George shares some simple, practical tips that anyone, from busy office workers to startup founders, can apply right away. We’ve pulled out the highlights to show you how to build healthy habits at the office that actually stick.
1. Meal Prep = Productivity Hack
George’s top tip for office workers? Meal prepping.
“Start meal prepping and actually bringing your lunches into work. It’s going to stop your snacking… you made the effort to buy it and to make it.”
It’s one of the easiest healthy habits at the office: prepare your meals ahead of time, save money, avoid unhealthy takeaways, and keep your energy levels steady through the afternoon.
2. Upgrade Your Snack Options
Too many offices are stocked with crisps, chocolate and fizzy drinks. (Ahem, our tuck box fridge needs an overhaul then)
George suggests flipping that script: swap in fruit, nuts or protein bars. If you’re a business owner or SME, what you stock in your kitchen matters.
Offering healthier choices isn’t just good for your team, it fuels focus and reduces the post-lunch slump.
3. Move More (Even in Small Bursts)
George might not be a fan of Bulgarian split squats (the “horrendous” but effective leg burner), but you don’t need to go that far at work. One of the most overlooked healthy habits at the office is simply moving more: take the stairs, stretch at your desk, or walk during phone calls. These little bursts of movement add up fast.
4. Build a Road Map (Because Motivation Fades)
“Motivation is temporary… around week four or five, it dips.”
George coaches his clients by creating a clear plan from week one to their goal, and the same applies in business.
Whether you’re building a startup, freelancing, or growing an SME, set short-term goals you can actually tick off. Consistency, not motivation, drives long-term success.
5. Celebrate Your Wins
George still remembers his first major client transformation: a 55lb weight loss that completely changed the client’s job, energy levels, and relationships.
The takeaway?
Recognise progress, no matter how small. Whether it’s hitting a project milestone or smashing a workout, celebrating keeps momentum alive.
6. Choose a Workspace That Supports You
Finally, George shared how working from Obsidian Offices has been a “game changer” for his productivity. And that’s no surprise.
For startups, sole traders and SMEs, your environment makes a huge difference.
At Obsidian, we don’t just provide flexible workspaces, we create a hub that supports your growth, boosts productivity, and even helps promote your business within our community.
Think of it as another layer of healthy habits at the office: choosing a space that helps you thrive.
Final Thoughts
Healthy habits at the office aren’t about overhauling your life overnight.
They’re about small shifts: packing lunch, swapping snacks, moving more, planning ahead. As George shows us, those small wins add up, whether in fitness or in business.
Scroll down to watch our full interview with George from Sharpen Your Fitness, where he shares more about his journey, his client success stories, and why Obsidian Offices has helped him take his business to the next level.
by Clare Wellstead
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