India, Feb. 25 -- F rom long hours at desks to lazy weekends on the couch, many of us lead largely sedentary lives. But staying active doesn't always require an hour at the gym. Short, focused 'micro workouts' can help keep the body moving, ease stiffness and improve overall fitness, even on the busiest days. "A micro workout is any brief bout of exercise lasting about 5 to 15 minutes, and sometimes even a focused 30-minute session can fall into this category," says nutritionist and fitness trainer Mitushi Ajmera. What makes them sustainable, she adds, is their flexibility: "Instead of relying on one long session, movement can be split into short bouts across the day, making fitness more doable, sustainable, and effective." Micro workouts are not just about convenience; they're about training smarter. While many equate fitness with long, sweaty sessions, consistency and quality matter more. "Instead of a single long session, exercise can be distributed throughout the day; for example, a short strength block, a brief cardio bout, and a quick mobility session," Mitushi explains. She adds that frequent movement supports circulation, digestion, joint mobility, insulin sensitivity and energy regulation, benefits that add up over time. According to Mitali, you can: While micro workouts can build strength and improve endurance, they may not fully replace longer, higher-volume training sessions for advanced performance goals. For major transformations, a combination approach may work best....