Don't think you have enough time to
exercise during your lunch break?
Not exact matches
Lead author, Capt. Leslie MacDonald, Sc.D., senior scientist in the U.S. Public Health Service, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, of the Centers for Disease Control, suggests that employees consider taking small steps to improve their overall cardiovascular health, including: • Going for a walk
during lunch or other
breaks • Parking farther away from destinations • Taking the stairs instead of elevators • Managing stress through breathing
exercises or meditation • Bringing healthy snacks to work such as fruits, nuts and yogurt • Drinking water throughout the day
It takes dedication to fit
exercise into your morning before work or other commitments, or to hurry over to the gym
during a
lunch break or after work.
So, walking or jogging for a short time before work, taking a walk
during your
lunch break, and doing some body weight strength
exercises in the evening adds up to one great workout without seeming too time consuming.
Taking the time to
exercise in the morning (or
during your
lunch break!)
Depending on your interests and schedule availability, this may range from engaging in a weekly
exercise program to planning and maintaining a healthy diet or simply taking in a walk
during your
lunch break to clear your mind and get refocused.