This archive report was first published on 13 September 2019.
Lunch Hour Workouts: A Convenient Way to Stay Fit ¶
Friday, September 13, 2019
By KAREN MURIUKI
As the working class heads out to eat in city restaurants, a growing number of fitness enthusiasts are hurrying to the gym to exercise, shower, grab a snack, and head back to work.
For many, lunch hour workouts have become a convenient way to stay fit and maintain good health. Sabina Nyamu, an accountant, is one such individual who has made exercise a priority in her busy schedule.
She started working out in 2004 and has maintained her weight at 58 kilogrammes from 74 kgs. 'I try to ensure that my free hour over lunchtime is not occupied by work. Then I go to a gym which is near my office,' she says.
Eric Satia, a data analyst, also swears by lunch hour workouts. He started exercising in 2014 to break the monotony of his sitting-down job and has since noticed improvements in his mental and physical health.
Lucy Mungai, a businesswoman, has been working out for 22 years and finds lunch hour to be a convenient time for her. 'I started working out in 1997 at a time when my asthma was bad. The doctor recommended that I should start exercising instead of taking medication. I have never looked back,' she says.
Andrew Mutuku, a 65-year-old, has also adapted to lunch hour workouts. He started going to the gym six years ago and finds it helps him feel energized, light, and young.
Marvin Obuya, a 29-year-old trainer, offers lunch hour sessions at Muscle Fitness Gym near Nairobi's City Hall. He says it's not an odd time to work out and that everyone has their own convenient time.
According to fitness consultant Benson Mululu, lunch hour gyms are very efficient, ensuring a quick and less time-wasting workout. 'When you're on a tight schedule, your workouts are going to be more efficient than other times when you can linger on in the gym,' he says.
