The more frequently we move, even in small quantities, the more benefit we receive. The results of “exercise snacking” may surprise you.
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The more frequently we move, even in small quantities, the more benefit we receive. The results of “exercise snacking” may surprise you.
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To jump-start a workout habit, start out with small amounts, suggests wellness specialist Lauren Parsons. Among the sources of everyday guilt, right up there with “not eating enough fruits and veg”…
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Brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, called exercise "snacks," can improve metabolic health and undo the worst effects of sitting all day.
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Breaking exercise down into small bites can make it easier to stick with it. Plus, preventing frailty comes down to consistency.
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Instead of mindlessly grabbing a handful of chips or a cookie to snack on today, try snacking on exercise! An exercise “snack” is a short burst of movement you can do anywhere, anytime. You don’t even need to change your clothes. Try 10 wall push-ups or 20 jumping jacks. Take a dance break or do the Standing 7-Minute Workout. (We’ve got workout videos and lots more ideas for you below.)
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Short, 20-second bursts of activity — known as exercise 'snacks' — throughout the day have many benefits, from boosting energy and productivity to improving cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Splicing these 'snack-size' bursts of movement into our daily lives can be a more achievable alternative to structured exercise.
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During pandemic lockdowns, many of us learned the importance of short home workouts. Take the 7-Day Well Challenge for a new exercise video and more ways to keep moving in 2021.