Movement Snacks with Ellie Gardill
Ellie Gardill, owner and instructor at Sound Side Studio, is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer, and has a passion for helping individuals lead a healthy life.
Benefits of Movement Snacks
Movement Snacks are bursts of physical activity (usually one to five minutes) that you sprinkle throughout your day to break up long periods of sitting. They’re meant to be simple, accessible and easy to fit between tasks, like a quick set of squats, a brisk walk down the hall, a stretch break or a few minutes of mobility work.
Movement snacks offer a surprisingly powerful set of benefits for something so small and easy to fit into a day. Short bursts of movement, like a minute of stretching, a quick walk, a few squats or mobility drills, help counter the metabolic slowdown that happens when you sit for long periods. Studies show these mini‑sessions can improve blood sugar regulation, boost circulation, reduce stiffness and support better posture. They also wake up the nervous system, which can sharpen focus and lift mood without the crash that comes from caffeine. Over time, sprinkling movement snacks throughout the day can contribute to better cardiovascular health and more consistent energy, making them an accessible way to support overall well‑being without needing a full workout block.
Set remidners throghout the day and start snacking…moving!
