Exercise during lunch?

jamesdelong
jamesdelong Posts: 177 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I usually take an hour for lunch (no access to a shower) and was thinking about adding 30 minutes of walking to my daily routine just because I can.

Any of you walking during your lunch or doing a full workout? I like going after work but I figure what the hay this is only going to help.
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  • Sweet_Pandora
    Sweet_Pandora Posts: 459 Member
    A 30 minute walk is a perfect way to slip in some exercise. I would suggest a change of clothes and some wet ones to freshen up with afterwards.

    I am fortunate that I can go to the gym at lunch and take a little more than an hour.

    K
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I teach a lunchtime spin class 2 days a week and we always have 20-30 people.
  • angievaughn
    angievaughn Posts: 655 Member
    I do a full workout at lunch.....I am lucky because I have my own private bathroom in my office...with a shower!! I like working out at lunch so I don't have to take time away from the family after hours....and I have 4 kids....and three of them are in after school sports.....
  • rockylucas
    rockylucas Posts: 343 Member
    Its a great idea! The people who have the most success on their weight loss journeys are the ones who find a way to fit exercise into their daily lives. The fact that you have this extra time and find yourself WANTING to engage in extra physical activity is a huge positive :)
  • danlowlite
    danlowlite Posts: 2 Member
    I take a late lunch and work out during that. I don't take a full shower, but do rinse off the sweat and such. I'm almost, but not entirely, able to fit in my entire weights routine in that time. I have a little flexibility as my gym is right across the street from work.
  • Mixmode
    Mixmode Posts: 332
    I make it a point to walk at least 2x a day at work. Usually during break and lunch. Once you add up the total calories burned for the week while at work, you will see why it's such a good idea to do.
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    If my buddies are out or have lunch plans I definaly walk at work on my lunch break. I also do jumping jacks in empty confrence rooms and squats, lunges, crusnches, push-up etc in my cube. Anything to keep me moving.

    Keep up the good work!
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    take a simple 30 minute walk before you eat your lunch, and if you are like me who sweats at the drop of a hat, just go to the rest room and wash your face, and keep some deodorant in a drawer at your desk.
  • russelljclarke
    russelljclarke Posts: 836 Member
    I walk at lunch, and the idea of fresh clothes and wet wipes is a good one if you're intending to really go for it!
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    We have a gym in our office building and I workout during lunch. I like it because I feel like Im not using any of my free time, and its easy to just show up every day.
  • AbbyCar
    AbbyCar Posts: 198 Member
    I walk during at least one of my 15 minute breaks. Then I either walk/run or take an aerobics class during my lunch break. It gives me a little energy for the rest of the day and I don't feel like I HAVE to workout in the evening and take time away from my family.
  • janetb21
    janetb21 Posts: 182 Member
    I walk at lunch - 35 minutes. I keep a change of clothes to walk in. I walk, eat lunch, then I've cooled off and change back into my work clothes.
  • kippit
    kippit Posts: 78
    I do lifting a a gym near my office. Only have a 45 min lunch but I sweat less lifting than cardio.....so I don't shower....since I don't have time....works out real nice!
  • lkwoodboi31
    lkwoodboi31 Posts: 2 Member
    I agree, exercising on lunch is great. I have a group of five ladies and we all walk or exercise to the "BIGGEST LOSER" videos in our conference room during our lunch...
  • lijparsons
    lijparsons Posts: 258
    I walk for 30 minutes every day on my lunch break (with a co-worker). I bring my HRM, and change into an old shirt for my walk. It works out great! I still do workout in the evenings/weekends too though.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I don't because I would have to shower after.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Exercising at lunch is GREAT! It breaks up the day, burns off frustration/aggression from the morning, sets the tone for the afternoon.

    I'm lucky to have easy access to a shower, but in the past (when I couldn't shower), I got really good at freshening up using a wet washcloth, baby wipes, and a fresh coat of deodorant.
  • spacecase76
    spacecase76 Posts: 673 Member
    I usually walk on my lunch break through the neighborhood behind my office. I don't change, I just put on my tennis shoes with my work clothes (attractive, yes, I know). I get a little over 2 miles in about 35 minutes.

    Lately it has been a little cooler (didn't last long, I am in Louisiana) and I was running--but I think that is at an end until it cools off again. For running, I did change clothes and shoes, and when I got back, I just took a "hoe bath" in the bathroom with paper towels, lol.

    I am not an excessively sweaty person.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I live in Florida, so walking during lunch during several months a year would NOT be a good idea without a shower! lol

    I do that during the cooler months, though. And a group of us does yoga 30 minutes a day, three days a week. Unfortunately, our office is moving and we probably won't have access to a room for it anymore. :-(
  • sarahi2009
    sarahi2009 Posts: 285 Member
    I have a shower at my office so I ussually go for a 30min jog, take a quick shower, and have a quick lunch. It works out great for me! However, just walking is great! If I didn't have a shoiwer I would not run or anything super heavy I would keep it light, but that's just me.
  • Lroppolo
    Lroppolo Posts: 14 Member
    I have a fitness center in the building I work in, so I go on my lunch hour. I spend about 45 to 50 minutes working out. the other 10 minutes is time for changing clothes, wiping myself down and refreshing my makeup/deodorant. I like being able to fit my workout in during my work day, so I don't have to rush home and try to work out. Once my butt hits the sofa when I get home, its all over and I lose motivation. Now I don't have to feel guilty if I just come home from work and sit down on the couch to chill.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I walk for 45 minutes at 3.5mph at lunch...it's not all flat either so I get a good work out, and I am a little sweaty, but not gross when I get back...then at 7:30pm I go to the gym for 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weight training. I walk at lunch mostly to get out of the office, and just in case I don't go to the gym that night, at least I did something.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I exercise at lunch. It's not my main workout - but every little bit helps. I use walking DVDs so I can walk when it's too hot, rainy, snowy, etc.
  • jamesdelong
    jamesdelong Posts: 177 Member
    wow.. thanks so much for the feedback and I didn't realize how many people actually did something during their lunch.
    the takeaways: bring extra shoes, change of clothing (maybe just shirt), deodorant, wet wipes, and just get out there and do it!
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
    It's a great idea because it strengthens the muscles you use for sitting during the day, speeds up your heart, which will benefit you all afternoon. This info graphic gives the best explanation as to why exercising during the day is beneficial: http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/sitting-kills/
  • sesecat
    sesecat Posts: 124 Member
    I do a full workout at lunch.....I am lucky because I have my own private bathroom in my office...with a shower!! I like working out at lunch so I don't have to take time away from the family after hours....and I have 4 kids....and three of them are in after school sports.....

    And where do you work? I'd LOVE to have that setup!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    If I can't get up to get in gear in the AM - I will do Yoga in the AM and my Cardio at lunch. I plan on running at lunch when the weather cools back off to get my winter run in. I may or may not get the opportunity to Shower. I often do cardio in the AM and will do Yoga in my office on my lunch hour, I just close the door - it's a small staffed office. It's too hot still to workout outdoors at lunch, but hopeful it cools down for those workouts soon.
  • jamesdelong
    jamesdelong Posts: 177 Member
    got the d.o,, extra shoes, and clothes ready for today! thank you for the feedback. (got a wash cloth but need to get wet wipes as mentioned)
  • joseph9
    joseph9 Posts: 328 Member
    I do a 30 min walk most days.
  • missdaisy79
    missdaisy79 Posts: 566 Member
    I work on a university campus so I like to get out for a walk on my lunch break. I walk for about 25 minutes each day when I can, usually just around the ring road on campus. It's nice when the students are out playing football or hockey on the astroturf as well.
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