How 'exercise snacks' can add more movement in less time in your day

It's easy to use busy lives as excuses to skip workouts, but short bursts of intense physical activity can be a way to increase your daily movement to get the health benefits — without necessarily increasing the amount of time you spend working out. 

How 'exercise snacks' can add more movement in less time in your day
A group of runners climb a set of stairs on a sunny day near Edmonton's Rio Terrace neighbourhood.

It's easy to use busy lives as excuses to skip workouts, but short bursts of intense physical activity can be a way to increase your daily movement to get the health benefits — without necessarily increasing the amount of time you spend working out.