Workout at Work: Exercises Perfect for Lunch Breaks
Do you ever feel like it would be literally impossible to complete everything you are “supposed” to do every day? You have to wake up early and wake up anyone else in the home you happen to be responsible for and complete the morning routine, followed by 8 hours of work, errands, rides for kids, dinner preparation or pick up, dishes, and then exercise? How are you supposed to fit that in the schedule?
Luckily there is a break in your day built-in already. Almost everyone gets a lunch break, you know that hour a day you spend half searching for where to Doordash and the last 10 mins rushing to finish lunch that just got delivered. Why not maximize the lunch break by adding a quick workout in the mix.
Why Lunchtime?
The better question is why not? The benefits that can result from incorporating a workout routine into your midday break regularly are plentiful:
Improve Mood
Reduce Stress
Boost Energy Levels
Clear Your Mind
Sharpen Memory
Improve Job Performance
Promote Longterm health
Great for your Lunchbreak — Workouts
BalloFlex is a 100% ab workout that tones and strengthens all major muscle groups. Workouts incorporate the elements of dance, fitness, and isometrics, for a booty-shakin' good time! BalloFlex is a full-body workout, low impact, yet powerfully result-driven. achieve 5,000 or more steps per class, all while seated!
Get Outside. Taking a brisk walk or run outdoors is a great way to get the heart rate up while getting some much-needed fresh air.
Hit the Stairs. Head to the stairs and run up and down a couple of times. You will feel the burn in your legs and your lungs and you definitely will have gotten in a solid workout.
How to Prepare for a Lunchtime Workout
Choose Workout ahead of time.
Prepare Lunch in Advance.
Start the Day in Workout Gear. You should bring a change of clothes when prepping for a midday workout, but it is easiest to wear your athletic clothing as undergarments in the morning so it makes for a quick and easy wardrobe change come lunchtime.
Schedule your Workout like a Meeting. Give your exercise time the same priority as a work meeting like adding it to your calendar and in your schedule.
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