Lunch-Time Workouts
Looking for time to workout? What do you do during your daily lunch break? Do you go out with colleagues and friends; do you sit at your desk and work through lunch; or do you hang out and gossip in the break room? Let’s makeover your lunch time and use it to sneak in a quick little workout too.
Start by packing something healthy for lunch. Not only will you save time and money, you can also count on something healthy to eat that won’t weigh you down. Salads, wraps, pitas, and sandwiches packed with veggies, lettuce, tomato, and lean meats are all great options. Bring your own lunch and you won’t be wasting time deciding where you will eat and waiting for your food.
Next, scout out workout options around your office. Is there a gym in your office building or close by? If you don’t have a gym close-by or just don’t enjoy that type of workout, bring a pair of comfortable shoes and go for a walk during your lunch break. Maybe there is a nice park nearby, have your lunch there after your walk. If you don’t have a park near your office, walking around several blocks will do too.
Ask a coworker if they would like to join you. That way you motivate each other and hold each other accountable. And it makes exercise more interesting.
If you can’t find a workout buddy, consider keeping a workout journal to hold yourself accountable for your workouts. Listen to some music or audio books on your MP3 player while you work out. Before you know it working out at lunch time will become a habit that will energize you for the rest of your workday, not to mention it will also lead you down a path to a healthier you.
