When I first heard about exercise snacking, I was well up for a mid-treadmill cookie break or a cheeky Nakd bar on the step machine. But - yep, you guessed it - exercise snacking involves no actual snacks. Rather, it's a new approach to movement which encourages small, manageable bursts of exercise throughout your day.
#Exercisesnacking has over 550k views and counting on TikTok, and while some videos are about actual pre and post-gym snacks, I was most interested in the exercise snacking workout. Hungry for a new workout or way of moving? "Exercise snacking is a concept which incorporates short, frequent bouts of exercise throughout the day," explains Freelectics trainer David Wiener. And the point? "The idea is that these short bursts of activity add up, helping you to meet your activity and exercise goals," he explains - particularly beneficial if you simply don't have time for a longer workout.
