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So if you happen to have a gym on your work premises, or even nearby, that you could use either before work or during your lunch hour, would you exercise in between your work hours? Or would you rather save your fitness routine for the times you’re nowhere near work?
My $0.05: There are pros and cons to exercising on your work premises or at a site really close to work in between your work hours.
Among the pros, is the fact that you get to save time and fit in your exercise routine during your workday. And you also have access to a gym on a daily basis.
But unless you’re Beyoncé and “woke up like this”, you know there are quite a few variables that go into looking the part at work. And puffy, sweaty hair with a side of running mascara, not exactly part of it!
I personally think if you have the right infrastructure at work (or at the gym), including fully functioning showers, lockers, etc, and you’re organized enough to have all your equipment and grooming supplies on hand, then it may work for you! You may also have to make sure you can have enough time to devote to a full workout, whether it’s before work or at lunchtime.
I have to admit, I tried it but couldn’t quite fit in enough time to work out, get presentable for work and be at my desk without losing my edges in the process! But that’s just me…
What has your experience been with exercising between work hours?
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