Short on time? Need some midday motivation? Get in a good sweat session during your lunch break! Lunchtime is a great time to get out of the office, flip your perspective and torch some major calories! Check out these 5 reasons to workout during lunch!
You’ll De-Stress During The Day
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Melt off work day stress during your lunch hour! According to Harvard Medical School, exercise “has a unique capacity to exhilarate and relax, to provide stimulation and calm, to counter depression and dissipate stress.” Working out has also been linked to reducing anxiety and easing the symptoms of clinical depression. Regularly exercising during lunch can also help you manage those stressful afternoon reports, meetings and presentations!
You’ll Reverse Desk Related Damage
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If you spend 8 hours a day sitting at a desk, a midday workout can help you undo the damage that sitting does to your body. Countless studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor circulation, heart disease, obesity and insulin resistance. The American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition has found that individuals who were active experienced a 61% spike in mortality over individuals who sat and watched over seven hours of television a day. Make an effort to get up, walk around and stretch. Taking a 30-45 minute walk can also do wonders to counteract the amount of time you spend sitting at your desk!
You’ll Have More Free Time In The Evenings
Working out during lunch will free up more time in the evenings for you! You won’t have to worry about rushing to the gym after work or cancelling dinner plans with friends. By getting in your workout during lunch, you can spend an evening relaxing, catching up on errands, or hanging out with friends!
Your Workouts Will Be More Efficient
Sometimes it can be easier to go through the motions of a workout when you’ve scheduled an hour to exercise. Giving yourself a 30-45 minute window to workout will motivate you to make the most of your time. Cardio, HIIT and lifting weights are all excellent ways to give you an effective and efficient workout!
You’ll Feel More Energized
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Get your endorphins flowing with a heart pumping workout during lunch! If you’re feeling sluggish or unmotivated during the workday, exercising can help you release endorphins which will linger long after your workout is over. Your mood and energy levels will increase, helping you to make it through the rest of the afternoon!
