India, Aug. 27 -- If the idea of spending an hour exercising every day feels overwhelming, breaking physical activity into smaller chunks could be an easier way to stay active. Fitness coach Dan Go, in his August 27 Instagram post, highlighted the concept of "exercise snacks", short bursts of movement spread throughout the day, as a simple way to counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

"An estimated 60-85% of people in the world and nearly two-thirds of children lead sedentary lifestyles," Dan wrote, highlighting how common prolonged inactivity has become. (Also read: 44-year-old fitness coach shares simple exercises that help her look '15 years younger' )

He suggested that one way to combat this is through small, frequent bouts o...