The term “exercise snacking” experienced a true boom in recent months, and it refers to fitting ultra-short workouts into your day. These brief, high-intensity intervals of working out can last anywhere between one to ten minutes, and here are three reasons why you should give them a shot.
Busy Schedule
“Exercise snacking” will be your cup of tea if your schedule is always packed and you’re struggling to find time for regular workouts. Even if you don’t have a full hour to hit the gym, you’ll always be able to set a few minutes aside for a short workout, ideally between long periods of sitting down if you do a sedentary job.
Great Versatility
All sorts of workouts can count as “exercise snacks”, from walking up the stairs and going for a short walk to doing cardio or strength training to one of YouTube workouts. It all comes down to finding a routine that works for you, and you can even combine several programs throughout the day.
High Intensity
“Exercise snacking” and high-intensity workouts go hand in hand, and that’s not a coincidence. It’s easier to keep your intensity up when you’re working out for a short period of time, and several short workouts sprinkled throughout the day will eventually add up to a full one.
