Can You Get Stronger Using Movement Snacks? Yes! Here’s How

11 Jun

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Let’s be real for a second—if getting stronger was as simple as deciding today’s the day, we’d all be walking around like superheroes. But the truth? Strength doesn’t come from one big, all-out effort. It comes from consistency. And consistency starts small.

That’s where movement snacks come in.

Movement snacks are those bite-sized bits of movement you sprinkle throughout your day—things like a few squats while you wait for your coffee to brew, stretching between Zoom calls, or a quick stretch before bed. They’re tiny, intentional moments of movement that might not seem like much at first, but over time? They add up.

And yes, movement snacks can absolutely help you build strength—if you use them the right way.

Let’s break it down.

Step 1: Build the Habit Before You Build the Strength

Have you ever started a workout plan full of energy and motivation, determined to go all-in? Maybe you hit the gym five days a week, do a bunch of workouts, push yourself hard… and then, a few weeks in, life gets busy, you miss a few days, and suddenly, you feel like you’ve failed?

I see this all the time.

The issue isn’t that you weren’t strong enough or disciplined enough—it’s that you tried to do too much too soon.

When it comes to building strength, the first thing you need to build isn’t actually muscle—it’s a habit.

This is where movement snacks shine.

Instead of trying to overhaul your whole routine, start with something ridiculously small—like one squat a day.

Yes, one squat.

Why? Because when something feels too easy to skip, it’s too easy to fail.

Once one squat a day becomes automatic, bump it up to two. Then five. Then ten. Before you know it, you’ve built a habit that sticks—one that’s easier to maintain than the all-or-nothing approach.

Step 2: Make It Slightly Harder (But Not Too Hard)

Okay, so you’ve got your movement snack habit down. Now it’s time to make it work for you.

The key to getting stronger is something called progressive overload—a fancy way of saying, when it gets easier, make it a little bit harder.

Here’s how that might look in real life:

✅ You start with one squat per day →

✅ You build up to 10 squats per day →

✅ Then, you add a second set →

✅ Then, you try holding a weight →

✅ Then, you do split squats for an extra challenge

Bit by bit, your body adapts. You get stronger. And because you’re building gradually, your chances of burnout, soreness, or giving up are way lower.

This approach works for any kind of movement—push-ups, planks, lunges, resistance band work, you name it.

The key is to keep showing up and keep levelling up—just a little at a time.

Step 3: Make It Fit Into Your Life

One of the biggest reasons people struggle with fitness is the idea that they have to fit their life around a workout program—when really, you should be fitting movement into your life.

The beauty of movement snacks? They meet you where you are.

If your schedule is packed…

Do five squats while waiting for the kettle to boil.

If you work from home…

Set a timer to stand up and stretch every hour.

If you always forget to work out…

Attach movement to something you already do—like a press up while waiting for the oven to heat up, or calf raises while brushing your teeth.

No gym membership. No complicated routine. Just small, sneaky ways to move a little more—and get stronger—without overhauling your day.

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The Hardest Part? Getting Started

Here’s the truth:

When you first start movement snacks, it might feel like nothing.

One squat doesn’t make you feel stronger. A few stretches don’t seem like progress.

But strength isn’t built in a day—it’s built in the moments you choose to show up, even in small ways.

So start today. Pick one tiny movement. Do it every day. And trust that over time, these small moments will lead to big results.

You don’t have to start strong. You just have to start.

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Here’s a simple way to get started:

✅ Pick one movement. Squats, lunges, push-ups—whatever feels easiest for you.

✅ Attach it to a habit. (Example: one squat every time you make coffee.)

✅ Do it daily. Just once. Yes, just one.

✅ When it gets easy, add a little more.

That’s it.

Tiny. Simple. Sustainable. And the first step to building the strength you deserve.

Ready to Snack Your Way to Strength?

Here’s your reminder that getting stronger doesn’t have to mean intense hour-long workouts or waiting until life calms down. It can start with one squat. One stretch. One tiny moment of choosing to move.

Movement snacks help you build habits that last—and from there, strength starts to grow.

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