The actress made it her lunch break tradition while shooting Parks and Recreation.
You were the most incredible No.
1 on a call sheet, Hahn tells Poehler, because you had dance parties at lunch every day.
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And those breaks werent just for cast and crew moralethough it seems like they helped with that, too.
For Poehler, those post-lunch dance breaks were a personal energy strategy.
And, honestly, we get it.
Midday slumps are real.
Youve just eaten and have more work to do, but your body would very much like a nap.
Science says Poehler might be onto something.
If youre doing the math, thats roughly half the length of Poehlers recommended playlist.
All you need is three songs, one other person, and the want and need to have fun.
Dont worry if you work alone; spontaneous solo dance breaks count.
Its alsojoyful, which we dont always associate with fitness but should.
Finding a throw in of movement youactually enjoy.
So, go ahead, press play on your favorite playlist, and get jiggy with it.
The lesson here is that life is better when wedontskip the dance breaks.
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