Workaholic needs workout suggestions

coldhound
coldhound Posts: 26 Member
edited September 18 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm about to finish my little mini vacation where I've gotten a good start on returning to a healthy lifestyle. The issue I see looming is that I won't have time for long walks or even regularly scheduled exercise.

I'm returning to a very chaotic job where I'll be doing about 100 hour a week for the next five months. Any suggestions on what kind of quick, 30 minute, in my office type of workouts I might be able to do? I've been thinking of getting some barbells, but feel ridiculous taking a barbell break at lunch. Alternatively I could do some late evening workouts to break up my long nights, but don't know about nighttime walks being such a good idea.

Work is usually 9am to midnight or later, and I have never been good at getting up earlier than strictly necessary, so I want to find a way to exercise at work.

Any suggestions are welcome, and no, I don't intend to maintain this schedule for the long haul, but it is necessary for the next five months.

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  • coldhound
    coldhound Posts: 26 Member
    I'm about to finish my little mini vacation where I've gotten a good start on returning to a healthy lifestyle. The issue I see looming is that I won't have time for long walks or even regularly scheduled exercise.

    I'm returning to a very chaotic job where I'll be doing about 100 hour a week for the next five months. Any suggestions on what kind of quick, 30 minute, in my office type of workouts I might be able to do? I've been thinking of getting some barbells, but feel ridiculous taking a barbell break at lunch. Alternatively I could do some late evening workouts to break up my long nights, but don't know about nighttime walks being such a good idea.

    Work is usually 9am to midnight or later, and I have never been good at getting up earlier than strictly necessary, so I want to find a way to exercise at work.

    Any suggestions are welcome, and no, I don't intend to maintain this schedule for the long haul, but it is necessary for the next five months.
  • shorerider
    shorerider Posts: 3,817 Member
    YIKES! How about getting a new job?? :tongue:

    Seriously, though, that is a stress on your life. I hope you can develop other habits that will enable you to remain as stress-free as possible during this time.


    Not sure what you could do in your office--anything you do will get you all sweaty and that isn't good when you have to go back to work.

    You might want to try getting up a little bit earlier for a walk or bike ride. Even 30 minutes on a bike would be good exercise for you.
  • coldhound
    coldhound Posts: 26 Member
    I know its insane. I'm working on a political campaign, so it will all be over in November.
  • shorerider
    shorerider Posts: 3,817 Member
    I know its insane. I'm working on a political campaign, so it will all be over in November.

    LOL--kind of figured that from the photos. Can't imagine who you're working for?? :tongue:
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
    Could you slip into the privacy of your office for 10 minutes every two hours, and do a mini routine?

    50 jumping jacks
    100 crunches
    20 lunges
    20 push ups
    *repeat 3 x*

    Then follow each mini routine with 500mls of water?

    Once you get bored of this one, change it up with new exercises?

    I try and get these sorts of routines into the day (I have a similarly hectic schedule but it involves a 1yr old, a 3yrd old). :tongue:

    You could be fighting shape by the time he gets into office!!!
    :flowerforyou:
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    What about some resistance bands? You might feel a bit less "silly" than the dumbells. Or, some stretching? A short walk around the block?

    And, I can't resist. . .you can get healthier. . .yes you can!:flowerforyou:
  • coldhound
    coldhound Posts: 26 Member
    I'm going to try and start a push up and crunch regimen today. Thanks for the suggestions.
  • dothompson
    dothompson Posts: 1,184 Member
    A couple of ideas:

    You should check out a gym membership close to your office. Working such long hours, getting out to do 30 minutes of cardo in the middle of day would probably give you a needed break and increase your overall productivity.

    Also I work with a guy who's job involves a lot of phone and computer time. He put a treadmill in his office and put a standing height table in front for his laptop. He uses a phone headset and works while walking. He walks slowly so he can still use the phone, but walks for probably 4 hours a day. At first people thought it was weird, but now everyone thinks he's brilliant.
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