There is no such thing as too much or too little exercise- even a single push-up is enough if it is all you have time for and it keeps you motivated. An all-or-nothing attitude has been my downfall in the past when it comes to exercise (and eating): I was easily discouraged by not hitting my ambitious goal.
I think that even 5 minutes can help, just make sure to move your body to keep it healthy and maybe in time you’d want to exercise for a longer time.
Any movement is good, if you’re currently at five minutes a day is all you can do, that’s great that you got to it! It’s definitely helpful. In fact, going from no exercise to just five minutes is the biggest jump you’ll see on your journey. Don’t feel like you have to do more in some amount of time like tell weeks either, do more when you can do more. That doesn’t have to happen ever too!
Anything is absolutely better than nothing. Even if it is for only 5 minutes. In fact, Tabata workouts are generally only 8 minutes. He was the forerunner of HIIT. If you can do high output (ideally heart rate 80-100% of max) for 20 seconds with 10 seconds rest and then do that for 4-8 minutes, you will become a beast! Get a heart rate monitor, an interval Timer, collect some exercises for a Tabata regimen, and unleash the awesomeness a few minutes at a time!
It’s not enough cos we need to progress to longer routines to challenge and improve our strength. But it is very much helpful to keep the blood flowing, help sweat out toxins, and stretch the muscles regularly :) if five minutes is the best we can do every day for exercise, it’s so much better than zero :)
It helps me feel better about myself, that I’m now doing some exercise. I’m exercising more for mental health than physical, so it’s enough for me.
Yes, I’ve noticed more energy and vitality in my mornings. I’ve also noticed it’s easier to move to a place of positivity during the day.
I think it is a great start but it should not be a goal. I would recommend HIIT training if you are short of time. 20 minutes of that = hour of cardio. And that would be a worthy goal :)
If definitely is helpful. Because even 5 minutes of exercise is better than 0 minutes. Plus, you’re building the habit & routine of exercising. And as long as you’re doing that, you can progress from there.
It’s a great way to start an exercise habit - because it reinforces the psychological habit without feeling overwhelming. Maybe after one week you could try for 7 mins.
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