Exercise Snacks
Anyone can reap the benefits of getting more movement into their day. The Exercise Snack Program components are tailored for patients living with kidney disease who may struggle with their energy levels.
Exercise Snacks Plan
The Exercise Snacks Plan was created to help everyone build more movement in their day, promoting better kidney health and overall wellbeing. Exercise snacks are 2-10 minute bouts of movement following meals. Use the Exercise Snack Plan to help you build your strength, stability, and endurance to reduce your potential risk of injury while walking and prevent chronic disease.
Science shows that short bursts of exercise can be even more beneficial than longer workout sessions. “Best of all, once regular exercise becomes a normal part of your weekly routine, muscle becomes more sensitive to blood sugar and is capable of consuming more of it – even on days when you’re not exercising,” says researcher and assistant professor from the University of Toronto Jenna Gillen. Just eight minutes of activity after each meal is all it takes to meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. These small bursts of movement can make a big impact on your health. Start incorporating exercise snacks into your daily routine and feel the difference—it's easier than you think.
Learn how to use the Exercise Snacks Plan and explore the benefits of exercise for chronic disease management. We’ve also partnered with the University of Toronto’s Kinesiology Department, giving you the opportunity to book a personal session with a senior kinesiology student to receive a customized plan that meets you where you are and helps you get started.
On-Demand Videos
Give Exercise Snacks a try and prevent chronic disease. You can also book an appointment with Kinesiology students to get you started at the right level.
Build strength, stability and endurance to reduce the risk of injury while walking.
Prevent stiffness and promote recovery using these cool-down exercises after walking.
Dates: Mondays, Jan 12 - Mar 30
Time: 5:30-6:00pm PST
Location: Online
The virtual Exercise Snacks plan was created to help everyone build more movement in their day, promoting better kidney health and overall wellbeing. Exercise Snacks are 2-10 minute bouts of movement following each meal. This plan will help build your strength, stability, and endurance and reduce your potential risk of injury while walking. Join us twice a month and learn to easily increase your daily activity.
Participants can book an online individual session with a senior kinesiology student to receive a personalized plan and join every two weeks for a progress check-in.