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Tips for exercising over lunch hour
I just joined a gym near work so that I can run on the treadmill or use the elliptical on my lunch hour. Does anyone have any tips or shortcuts on how to get in a good workout, shower and get back to work on time? Thanks!
Re: Tips for exercising over lunch hour
Don't shower! Seriously, I will run outside on my lunch hour and just make sure I have a wash cloth, hand towel, baby wipes, deoderant, etc... to freshen up with after my run.
Or you could put your hair in a high pony tail or bun and literally just rinse off in the shower if you feel like showering is a must.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I workout almost every day during lunch. If I'm just doing weights or lighter cardio I do not need a shower. I always carry baby wipes to wipe off with and put on a fresh pair of undies, deoderant and touch up my makeup.
If I run, or do the step mill however, I absolutely need a shower. I sweat a ton and am often literally dripping with sweat, I just can't go back to work like that and baby wipes can only do so much. So I just take a really quick one, literally it's like 2 mins. max. My hair is short and pretty hassle free, so it doesn't take me long to restyle it.
I would pack your gym bag the night before, and even make a list of what you will need, so that you don't forget anything. I've got my stuff pretty much down to memory, but occasionally I will forget something, even though I've been doing it for like 4 years. I've forgotten everything from a towel, to flip flops (for the shower), to sports bra, you name it.
To give you an idea, here's what I usually have in my bag, there's more if I know I'm going to shower. Lock, flip flops, towel for after shower, small towel to use while working out, mp3 player, deoderant, makeup, comb, shampoo, soap, plastic bags to put wet and sweaty clothes in, socks, shorts, shirt, sports bra, sneakers, extra set of undies, HRM, and baby wipes. My gym has hair dryers we can use, so I don't need to bring one, which is nice. HTH!
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I've done this and it works well! In fact, I will dry the roots and then add a little dry shampoo too when I do not have access or time to shower after a run.
I sweat a ton too, but I make sure to bring a wash cloth to wet and wash off with. I dry with a towel, put on a fresh pair of undies, touch up my make up and usually just put my hair in a low ponytail for the remainder of the work day.
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I love lunchtime runs b/c it gives me extra energy in the afternoon, lets me have my evenings free, and helps me sleep better at night.
This is exactly what I do too. I also leave a small bag of toiletries in my desk drawer (dry shampoo, deodorant, baby wipes, hair brush, body glide, extra hair bands, tampons, etc.) and that way I don't have to carry all that stuff back and forth (I commute on public transportation).
I make sure to wash enough workout outfits over the weekend so I can easily grab everything I need the night before. Good luck and enjoy! I always have more energy in the afternoon when I go to the gym at lunch!