I tried this 7-minute micro-workout before every shower for 30 days — is it worth the hype?
We credit this 7-move, 7-minute routine with maintaining functional strength and mobility, but did we see any difference after 30 days?
Micro-workout routines, often referred to as exercise snacking, involve breaking up sedentary time with mini workouts or small chunks of movement throughout the day. Research suggests spending excessive time sitting can add years to your biological age, regardless of daily exercise habits. After 30 days of incorporating a seven-minute bodyweight workout into my mornings, I noticed several changes without the need to visit the gym.
This type of movement, known as Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), can counteract the negative impact of prolonged sitting. By performing exercises like squats, push-ups, cat-cow stretches, shoulder blade squeezes, lunges, sit-ups, and supermans daily, I found my functional strength improved and my posture became more aware.
While I didn't experience significant physical changes, I felt more energized throughout the day. This quick and accessible routine is easy to incorporate into one's daily routine for overall health benefits.
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