Open House, Closed Rings: How Real Estate Keeps You Fit Without the Gym
If you're in real estate, you already know: it's not a desk job. From driving across town to showing homes, staging, and doing walkthroughs, the average agent moves more than most office workers; yet many still struggle to stay “active” in the traditional fitness sense.
Whether you’re a realtor trying to close deals, a buyer touring homes, or a seller prepping your house, you’re probably moving more than you realize. In fact, your smartwatch may already be tracking it—even if you’ve never thought of it as exercise.
The beauty of it? You can actually close your Apple Watch rings just by doing your job.
Real Estate Is Built for Movement
Let’s break it down. An active day in real estate often includes:
Walking through multiple homes
Carrying signs, folders, lockboxes, or staging props
Driving, but hopping in and out between appointments
Climbing stairs during home tours
Pacing during phone calls
Walking neighborhoods to preview listings
It adds up fast. You may not be in the gym, but your movement is real; and it matters for your health and focus.
What “Closing Your Rings” Means
If you wear a fitness tracker or smartwatch, you’ve probably seen those activity rings:
Move Ring (calories burned through movement)
Exercise Ring (minutes of brisk activity)
Stand Ring (standing and moving at least once per hour)
A full day of real estate tasks can easily check all three boxes:
Walking open houses = Move + Exercise
Standing for long showings = Stand
Loading signs = Full-body motion
All without needing to carve out extra gym time.
How to Be More Intentional with Everyday Movement
Here are a few simple ways to make your real estate activities work double duty for your business and your health:
1. Track Your Steps on Showing Days
See how many steps you log naturally. You may be surprised and it can motivate you to move even more.
2. Walk & Talk
On client or vendor calls, walk while you talk. Even a few laps around a listing or the office adds up.
3. Park a Little Farther
Give yourself a few extra steps when arriving at appointments. It’s small, but it counts.
4. Stretch Between Showings
A quick shoulder roll or neck stretch while waiting for a client keeps you loose and focused.
5. Set Goals That Align with Your Schedule
Instead of forcing gym time, focus on being active during your workday. It’s more sustainable and realistic.
This Isn’t Just for Agents
Buyers walking 4–5 homes a day burn serious calories without realizing it.
Sellers doing deep cleaning, organizing, and last-minute touch-ups are in constant motion.
Tenants exploring rental options may walk more in a weekend than they did all month.
Whether you’re in the market or managing it, real estate involves physical effort and that’s good news for your health.
Final Word
You don’t have to choose between business and wellness. In real estate, you’re already on your feet, in motion, and managing fast-paced days. By being a little more mindful, you can turn your workload into a wellness routine; closing deals and closing rings at the same time.
So go ahead; track that tour, take the stairs, and walk that extra block. Your body will thank you, and so will your smartwatch.
