Exercise snacking - not an easy option!
Exercise snacking
There is increasing evidence that small bits of exercise throughout the day are of just as much benefit as taking time out for a ‘workout’.
I call this ‘exercise snacking’.
Exercise snacking is perfect for you if you want to commit to resistance training & are desperate to exercise but you simply don’t currently have time.
It’s a lot harder than it looks & it’s most definitely not a cop out or easy option!
Here’s what you need to commit to each morning…
8 air squats & 8 press ups off the kitchen counter when you’re in the kitchen
16 reverse lunges when you’re brushing your teeth
For extra impact, do this in the evening too.
The benefits of this are huge.
A new study found that doing 8 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes during periods of prolonged sitting improved bloody sugar regulation than a single 30 minute walk.
Exercise snacks reduce the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Exercise snacks might be something you do for a week or two during periods where your values collide. Or they might be something that you do for longer until your circumstances changes. Or they might be what you stick with because it’s manageable & for you can be consistent with them.
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