03/02/2026
Just like our tummy likes regular snacks, our bodies (joints, muscles, spine) like regular movement. These “movement snacks” don’t have to get your heart rate up or blood pumping, and they may not always feel like they count as “exercise,” but if they get you moving your body more then that’s a win!
Here are some ideas for movement snacks:
⭐ Do some calf raises while you brush your teeth/waiting to cross the road
⭐Run around playing chasey with the kids or the dog
⭐Have a dance when a good song comes on
⭐Pull out a yoga mat and do some of your favourite stretches while watching The Bachelor
⭐Park a little further than usual from work or the shops
⭐Choose the stairs instead of the elevator
⭐Instead of eating your lunch at your desk, take a little walk to the local park to eat
⭐Stand up and walk around the house or your office while talking on the phone
⭐Spend 5 minutes doing some easy stretches in bed before going to sleep (this can also help you relax and may help you sleep better)
⭐Do some simple neck or back stretches while standing around waiting for the kettle to boil
⭐At work, get up and go for a walk to the printer or for a glass of water more often
⭐Do some neck stretches in the car while waiting for the lights to turn green.
Trying to include more frequent and varied movement into your routine is especially helpful if you spend long periods of time not moving much – like if you spend all day at work on the computer and don’t get up often. You may find that including more movement snacks in your day can help reduce pain, discomfort, stiffness, and stress. You may find you sleep better too.😀