How to workout before work (without waking up crazy early)
Getting in a workout before arriving at the office can be tricky, but there’s a simple way to save yourself some time.
It’s easy. You don’t shower.
Before you turn your nose up in disgust, hear me out.
When you’re on the nine-to-five grind it can be difficult to get your workouts in. Personally, I’m not a morning person, so the idea of waking up before the sun rises to hit the gym, shower and then head off to work is just not going to happen. I also prefer group workouts but really early morning and post-work classes are a total nightmare – packed to the rafters with other nine-to-fivers trying to squeeze in some cardio. It’s the worst.
But it doesn’t have to be.
This morning I attended a 45-minute high-intensity workout put on by Nike. It started at eight – a little late for most pre-work exercisers – and by the end of it I was literally dripping. Because of the timing, I didn’t have time to go home to sneak in a quick shower before heading to the Yahoo Canada office so instead, I hopped on my bike (still decked in my sweaty gymwear) and went directly to work.
Okay, before you start judging, know that I surveyed my co-workers before writing this and many of them were totally unaware that I had even worked out this morning. Sure, I came in with some extra baggage and my hair had more of a wave to it than normal, but otherwise, it was just another day at the office.
Click through the gallery above to learn my tricks for getting in your workout before work without waking up crazy early.
