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Reader Stories: How I Exercise On My Lunch Hour

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Updated April 19, 2010

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Lunchtime exercise is great for people who are too busy to exercise, but it can be a logistical nightmare. You don't have much time and you have to be back at the office, dressed and clean, by a certain time. If you've managed to figure out how to workout on your lunch hour, share your tips and tricks for making it easy.

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How One Reader Exercises During Lunch

I eat a very light salad from 10-11 am so at noon I'm not that hungry and I'll have 45 minutes for lunch. In that 45 minutes, I grab my book bag with my protein powder in it and gym/running clothes i…More

How Mary Exercises On Her Lunch Hour

I pack my gym bag the night before. I sit it right by my front door. I pack my lunch the night before also. Healthy stuff I can nibble on at my desk. I also keep a small bag inside my gym bag with de…More

How One About.com Member Exercises During Lunch

I bring a clean towel and wash cloth every day and I wash my hair in the sink. I have a buzz cut, so I don't have to worry about styling hair like some do.It takes longer than an hour, so I work a lo…More

How Tanya Exercises at Work

Here's a great "workout @ work", it's 8 different exercises for all your muscle groups! All you need is an exercise band and you can do it at your desk chair at lunchtime or any time! It's a free dow…More

How One Reader Exercises on His Lunch Break - Spin Desk

I work from home. It would seem like workouts during work would be easier than in a office. They are not. Seems I am more busy and also have alot of reading that I have to do so that I am on top of m…More

How Shannon Workouts on Her Lunch Hour

I use to go down to the local gym but that got too crowed and rushed so now I keep an exercise ball and a set of weights in my office. (Plus exercise clothes).One day I'll do core, next day upper bod…More

How One Exerciser Manages Lunchtime Workouts

I actually work very close to my gym and it only takes me about 5 minutes to get there. I make it easy by having everything I need at hand and having a routine. I get there, change my clothes and hea…More

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