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The 30-Minute Lunch Workout

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You've been working all morning. Finally, it's lunchtime! Instead of spending your entire break parked in front of your food, use some of the time exercise. Try to perform the following 30-minute exercise routine every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Soon you will be reaping substantial health rewards, including renewed energy and increased mental alertness so you can tackle the afternoon's work.

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Start With a Brisk, 20-Minute Walk

If weather permits, head outside for fresh air, a change of scenery and varied terrain. Otherwise, walking inside is suitable as long as you can do it continuously and at a pace that elevates your heart rate. If necessary, head to the stairwell and climb up and down steps for 20 minutes. Listening to music on headphones will help break the monotony.

Now, It's on to Chair Dips

Using a stable, stationary chair, grasp its sides and place your feet out in front of you with your legs straight. Supporting your weight on your arms, lower your body in front of the chair's seat. Stop when your upper arms are parallel to the floor, then return to the starting position. Do as many as you can using proper form.

Proceed to Chair Crunches

While sitting in the chair and grasping its sides, lift your legs, pulling your knees toward your chest. Pause, and then lower your legs. Do as many as you can using proper form. Be sure to keep your chin and your back straight. Use your arms for support. If you feel discomfort in your lower back, don't raise your legs as high. Easy alternative: Lift one knee toward your chest as you swing the opposite elbow toward the lifted knee. Alternate legs.

Next, Do Shoulder Shrugs

Lift your shoulders as high as you can toward your ears. Begin with five shoulder shrugs on each side, then 10 shrugs with both shoulders simultaneously. Let your hands hang down in a relaxed position. Afterward, let your chin drop to your chest and concentrate on breathing slowly and deeply.

Finish With Stretches

End with stretches for the entire body, such as the 10 Basic Stretches found in the drkoop.com Fitness Center.

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