2. Try exercise snacking

This fitness trend is set to become even bigger in 2024, and it’s a great way to fit in workouts when you’re short on time. The idea of exercise snacking is including lots of short bouts of movement into your day as opposed to longer workouts, so it’s more accessible for those who are juggling lots of responsibilities or are unable to block out big chunks of time.

How small you make your exercise snacks is up to you. A study from the University of Texas concluded that even just four-second bursts of exercise have been shown to improve fitness, but taking five to 10 minutes to work through a bodyweight workout or mobility routine is likely to offer more benefits, as you’ll have more time to work your muscles.

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