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So what does this mean for your weekday workouts?
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Theres solid reason to do so too.
Dicey, but not impossible.
First, decide when youll work out during the day.
Otherwise, you may want to talk to your manager first about blocking off time.
Once you get the green light, treat that time like anything else on your schedule.
Block off your calendarthats the most important part of actually getting away to do it, Hill says.
Basically, youre looking for whatever timing allows you to feel strong and centered rather than unfocused and frazzled.
Come up with a workout plan for the week.
Successfully integrating exercise into your day may require reframing what a workout is in your mind.
One great way to maximize your time is throughhigh-intensity interval training, or HIIT.
Plus, because of its high work-to-rest ratio, you get lots done in way less time.
Then, decide where youre going to exercise.
If your workplace has a gym, this will definitely be the most time-conducive option.
If not, youll have to do a little research about your area.
Looking for an indoor option where you could do strength training or machine cardioor stream your own class options?
A commercial gym is probably going to be your best bet.
The key: Dont strive for perfection, or this all-or-nothing mentality, says Borowiec.
Its really a continuum.
Start small with a workout you enjoyand build and refine from there.
Make your transition between working and working out as smooth as possible.
Depending on how sweaty you get, for example, certain work clothes can double as workout wear.
I often wear workout clothing underneath my work clothes to simplify and expedite my mid-day run, Rok says.
I just take off the top layer, put on my sneakers, and off I go.
These options below can work too.
If youre not showering, stock a toiletry bag with hygiene essentials.
Fuel properly for your workout, no matter when it is.
Then see to it to follow up your workday workout with a full meal, says Chan.
Try options like:
No matter what your daily schedule looks like, youre notactuallychained to your desk.
