Have you heard of exercise snacks?

Hi everyone, I have noticed that we want to reach for the moon every time we want to start exercising, we wish to go from no running to 5 miles a day and we end up not even walking. The traditional "hour-long gym slog" just doesn't work for everyone. Enter the exercise snack: quick bursts of high-intensity activity scattered throughout your day. These aren't mini-workouts designed to replace regular exercise, but rather additional movement bites with surprising benefits.

Snacking Made Simple:

• Start with 3-5 exercises, performing them for 30-60 seconds each with short rest periods.
• Repeat the circuit 2-3 times, adjusting intensity and duration based on your fitness level.
• Play with the "menu"! Squats, lunges, pushups, jumping jacks, and burpees are all great options.

Low-effort exercise snacks

Not everyone is physically or mentally able to do high intesnity exercises. So here are some otther more doable examples of exercise snacks:

• Take 100 steps every 30 minutes if you are doing any sitting or standing work. 
• Go for a 5 minute walk after every meal
• Go for a 10 minute walk first thing in the morning
• Take the stairs/park the car a little further from your place of business. 

Remember: Listen to your body, modify exercises as needed, and most importantly, have fun! Exercise snacks are about incorporating movement into your life, not adding another burden.

Curious to hear: How do you incorporate micro-movement into your daily routine? Share your favorite exercise snacks in the comments!