Snack On This: Tiny Workouts for Big Glucose Wins

Let’s talk about exercise snacks—those tiny bursts of movement you sprinkle throughout the day like chili flakes on a slice of avocado toast. They’re not just good for keeping your body awake during long Zoom calls—they’re powerful for helping regulate blood glucose levels, especially after meals. These micro-movements help muscles soak up glucose for fuel, keeping blood sugar more stable and energy levels smoother than your favorite latte foam.

Here’s how to make it easy and automatic with habit stacking:

1. Post-Meal Power Walk

Stack it with: Lunch break or coffee refill.

Instead of slumping back into your chair post-lunch, take a 5–10 minute walk outside. Bonus: sunlight exposure gives your eyes a screen break and supports circadian rhythm, which can improve sleep. Two wins, one walk.

2. Bathroom Break Squats

Stack it with: Every trip to the restroom.

Do 10 squats before heading back to your desk. Sounds weird? Maybe. Effective? Definitely. No gym required—just gravity and your glutes.

3. Waiting-for-the-Microwave Calf Raises

Stack it with: Heating up leftovers or brewing coffee.

Those 60 seconds are perfect for sneaky calf raises or standing marches. Low effort, big benefit.

Think of movement like seasoning: a little spread throughout the day keeps things flavorful and balanced. So next time your glucose is doing the cha-cha, fight back—with a snack. An exercise snack.

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