I know I know, sometimes I can go on and on in these monthly newsletters but NOT this month. Got a quick tip for you!
Have you heard about Energy and Exercise Snacking?
If you think you need to exercise for 45 minutes or more to reap the benefits of movement, you’re wrong.
Sure, go for a run if you want or go to the gym.
But you can actually get all the benefits of exercise without long periods of it.
And if you want to start somewhere, you don’t have to jump into the deep end.
Think exercise snacking. Especially if you’ve dropped some notches in your fitness level.
How long does it take to get fit again?
No time at all. And you can do your snacking wherever and whenever you want. In fact, studies show that three 10-minute sessions of exercise scattered throughout the day offer at least the same and perhaps even more benefit as 30 minutes of continuous exercise.
The goal is to move continuously throughout the day with bursts of vigorous movement included here and there to condition your metabolism to become more flexible.
These are short sessions, snacks, because they are quick, easy forms of exercise that can be done anywhere, anytime. And if you’re new to exercise, something, even as simple as going on a 10-minute walk, is a great place to begin.
Why? Because walking is embedded in our evolutionary design.
Our genes expect us to have a daily walk that helps kickstart energy production, improve metabolism, slash the risk of diabetes, and help boost mental clarity.
Interestingly enough, a 2016 study found that a 10-minute stroll after dinner dramatically lowered blood sugars. And you know that delaying that hit of sugar is important for your energy production as well as your general health.
I love taking an evening stroll after dinner. It’s the perfect investment in my long-term health.
So join me in using these energy and exercise snacks to boost your health and well-being. You won’t regret it!
Until next month, keep snacking,
shelli
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