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a dreary December and the season of splurging upon us, some staff
and employees may find their suits and scrubs getting snug. But
with New Year’s fresh start right around the corner, it may
be time to energize your lunch hour.
According to Jennifer Bacon, manager of Longwood
Fitcorp, over 500 Children’s Hospital employees belong
to that gym, which is located in the Longwood Galleria. “Many
people complain that they do not have time to work out,” says
Bacon. “But all it takes is a little motivation.”
Along with the physiological and health benefits such as weight
maintenance, improved muscle tone, cardiovascular conditioning and
decreased risk of heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis, says Bacon,
professionals who exercise also have energy to be more productive
when they return to work.
Alvin Kho, PhD, research fellow in
Informatics, exercises during lunch as a way to wake up halfway
though his busy day. “After I work out my mind clears up,”
says Kho. “It relieves my stress, and I stay more productive
all afternoon.”
You don’t have to belong to a gym to get a good workout during
lunch. “Even if you only have 20 minutes, you can do something,”
says Bacon. “Also, incorporate more activity into your daily
life. Parking your car at the back of the parking lot and taking
the stairs when possible really does make a difference.”
Making lunchtime exercise a habit can be difficult. Bacon recommends
actually scheduling it as an appointment so that it is harder to
overlook.—AT
Related links:
Children's
Fitness Benefit (internal users only)
Fitcorp
The
10 Minute Office Workout
How
to work out at lunch exercises workers' minds
Easy
Ways to Get Fit During Lunch
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