8 Workouts You Can Do In Your Lunch Break

Time is money……or in this case time is improving what your mama gave you. So for those of us who struggle to get in a workout before/after work due to other commitments, the great news is lunchtime workouts are blowing up. 

We’ve rounded up some of the best midday classes available whatever your location, so put your phone down, step away from your computer and get your sweat on.

CENTRAL

Power Plates at Good Vibes Fitzrovia (25 mins)

Break down fat cells, improve flexibility and crank up your metabolism in this speedy 25-minute class. Involving short bursts of intense exercise, you’ll work your upper and lower body as the plate’s vibrations stimulate your muscles. This is effective training at its best.

Step up to the plate here: www.goodvibesfitness.co.uk

So Functional Plyo at Soho Gyms Covent Garden (15 mins)

This 15 minute total body plyometrics-based workout is the perfect lunchtime body blitz. Targeting your legs, core and upper body the class is designed to build power, agility and speed. It might be small, but it’s definitely mighty and you’ll need the rest of your lunchtime to recover.

Find out more here: www.sohogyms.com

CITY

1Rebel Signature Ride (30 mins)

Forget spinning, it’s all about riding dirty at 1Rebel. This high-energy, 30-minute ride will put you through a full body workout, mixing things up with hand weights and a banging playlist to leave you feeling like it’s Friday night rather than Monday lunchtime. Plus, once you’ve smashed the session you can celebrate with a free shake.

Get your ride on here: www.1rebel.co.uk

Circuit Training at Virgin Active Aldersgate (30 mins)

Boost your cardio, strength and flexibility in one quick shot with a turbo training session at Virgin Active. This fast and furious circuits class will torch calories and mix up your fitness game, pushing you to the next level. It’s not easy, but the good news is, it’ll be over before you realise how much pain you’re in.

To book in for a lunchtime circuit class check out: www.virginactive.co.uk

EAST

Spinning at Boomcycle Holborn (30 mins)

It’s all about the bikes, beats and boom In this cycling session. If you need a lunchtime escape then look no further, the awesome sound system and low lighting in this lunchtime spinning class will allow you to sweat away your stresses and leave you feeling renergised.

Find a Boom class here: www.boomcycle.co.uk

Quickie Butt at Frame Shoreditch (30 mins)

If you’re after a quickie then Frame can sort you out. This high intensity group training session has been designed to work on your booty in 30 minutes flat. Incorporating toning and strength, you can stop sitting on your butt and reactivate those muscles.

For buns of steel click here: www.moveyourframe.com

WEST

Body Pump VR30 at Fitness First Hammersmith (30 mins)

This virtual BODYPUMP™ weights class focuses on repetition to leave you toned, lean and fit. It’s not about lifting heavy, so it’s ideal for beginners who want to burn calories without adding bulk. Leave your brain at work, here it’s all about the brawn.

Check out class at: www.fitnessfirst.co.uk

Resistance at Core Collective (45 mins)

Slightly longer at 45 minutes, this TRX class will work your whole body with hundreds of different exercises to work through. Incorporating strength and stamina and claiming to leave you with a body of model proportions, it’s amazing what you can get done in your lunch break.

To sign up for a class, head to the website: www.core-collective.co.uk/