30-Minute Lunchtime Workouts

Bring Your Lunch

“Pack your lunch ahead of time so you don’t have to waste time waiting in line,” Johnson suggests.  To stave off hunger and keep your energy up, she recommends a small pre-workout snack.  “Twelve almonds or six whole walnuts are a good idea.” Corsello adds that cottage cheese and an apple or some oatmeal are also smart choices.

Skip the Post-Workout Calorie Fest

“One mistake people make is that they figure, Hey, I just burned 300 calories, I can have a cheeseburger,” Johnson says. In a word, don’t. You’ll wipe out almost all the benefits and feel frustrated with yourself afterward.  And the last thing you want to do is sabotage your post-exercise calm.