I’m a certified trainer and if I only had five minutes to work out these are three exercises I’d do

Two women lie on the floor on yoga mats performing the superman hold. They are both dressed in sportswear. They are lying on their fronts, with their arms and feet elevated. Behind them we see a cushion, a chair and a potted plant.

When life gets busy with work, kids, social plans, family commitments and the endless to-do lists, it can be hard to fit in a workout. But here’s some good news: you don’t need bags of time to get a good workout in. I suggest giving exercise snacking a try. As a personal trainer, I’m all about squeezing in whatever movement you can; a lack of time should never be an excuse.

Despite its name, exercise snacking doesn’t involve any food. It’s all about short periods of high-intensity movement. It's a great way to boost fitness and counteract the negative effects of too much sitting. So if you’re desk-bound for most of the day, this could be just what you need.