You won't always have an hour to exercise, but there are plenty of benefits to adding a little bit of extra activity into your day, no matter how short.
This quick workout is a great option when you're pushed for time. It takes just five minutes and exclusively uses bodyweight exercises, so whether you're at home or in a hotel room, you can lace up a pair of cross-training shoes and get moving.
The session was programmed for Fit&Well by Omar Mansour, a trainer with audio-led fitness app WithU.
It features four leg exercises - bodyweight squats, pulse squats, lateral lunges and jumping lunges - which are performed as a circuit.
This is sure to test your muscular endurance and boost your leg strength. All of the moves will activate your core muscles to keep your spine stable, while exercises like lateral lunges can also improve your mobility and boost your balance.
Set a five-minute timer then perform each move 10 times. After you've completed all four, return to the squats and restart the sequence.
Continue this until the five minutes are up, aiming to complete as many repetitions as possible in that time while maintaining good form throughout.
One of this workout's biggest selling points is its length - at just five minutes, it's short enough to slip into a hectic schedule. But just because it won't take a huge chunk out of your day, that doesn't mean it's not effective.
After all, this five-minute bout will still contribute towards the 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, if you push the pace) per week recommended by the American Heart Association.
The organization lists benefits of boosting the amount you move including a lower risk of heart disease, better sleep and less weight gain, as well as a lower risk of related health conditions.
The leg exercises in Mansour's workout can also strengthen the muscles and bones in your lower body, protecting you against future injuries. Meanwhile, exercises like lateral lunges and jumping lunges will put your balance and mobility to the test, helping you improve in both areas.
If you want more short sessions to sprinkle into your week and up your activity levels, why not try our selection of five-minute workouts?
Or, if you're interested in honing in on your mobility and balance, you might want to give these three strength-building yoga exercises for beginners a go.