7/2/2007
No time to work out? Try a lunchtime fitness break. From CEOs to college students, working out during a lunch break is growing in popularity. But is a lunch-hour workout really effective? And is it really possible to do in 60 minutes? It is going to take a little bit of planning and some coordination, but it can be done. For example, on days you plan to work out, make sure you've packed your gym bag with everything you need for the day, wear work clothes that make it easy for you to change, and bring a brown-bag lunch. And don't forget that lunch-hour workouts don't have to take place at a gym. Bike riding, in-line skating, even walking to and from a restaurant can all count as a lunch-hour workout. The key is intensity. Research has shown that even just 15 minutes of exercise can net you nearly the same effects as 60 minutes of working out, if you increase the intensity.
If you’re looking for an easier workout, just plan on attending one of the many 4th of July celebrations this year. You may not think of it as a workout, but chasing the kids around the park all day will get you more than you think. And then you can relax at the end of the day with a professional fireworks show. St. John’s will be at Landreth park this Wednesday for Joplin’s celebration. So look for us there. And for more health tips, just log onto stj.com.
