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How long do you exercise in the morning?

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How long do you exercise in the morning?

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The duration of your morning exercise can vary based on your fitness level and goals. Aim for at least 20 to 30 minutes of moderate activity to reap the benefits of exercise. Consistency is key, so find a duration that feels sustainable for you. Consider incorporating a mix of cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises to create a balanced routine. Establishing this morning ritual can help you develop lasting healthy habits and set a positive tone for the day ahead.

Amalie A.

I just started the routine of exercising in the last couple months and it started with walking my dog for 30-45 mins throughout the day. Then I slowly started doing an at home stair stepper for 1-5mins to beginning. Then today, I actually went to the gym and did the elliptical for 15 mins and ran outside for like 5 or so minutes. So intense I’d say 20-30 mins and walking probably like 45 mins a day. The walking is routine, the intense exercise isn’t... Yet!

Brent E.

I found for me, it wasn’t about time but PURPOSE. I needed to do something on my checklist. For me, that’s walking my dog! And it’s definitely at least 30 minutes every time we go for “walkies.”

Cl Mentine T.

Based on what I need. I could be doing yoga for 5 until 20 minutes. In the other day I can do 7 minutes workouts and could running for miles

Freja P.

Between 20-40 minutes depending on if I have a run as well as a short exercise routine. Once I’ve built up to running each day it’ll be 40 minutes a day, then more as I’m able to run longer distances.

Brooke Y.

Im more of an evening person so i try to get 1000-2000 steps in before work, but i find i am more motivated to put a proper effort into my routine if i work out after work and do a bit of light activity before bed.

Norah Y.

Just a few weeks ago, I started again, after several years, exercising every day. So I am at the very first step: at least five minutes, although there are mornings I do more and mornings where I do less. But I try to do some exercise at the very least 2-3 minutes.

Djalmo Q.

Right now my form of morning exercise is walking my dog. I have to be at work early so I don’t have time in the morning to do a real work-out. We walk for 10 to 15 minutes

Daniel C.

Personally I started out just doing 20 Pushups, as soon as I wake up after my glass of water, and that was it. Just doing 20 Pushups every day and then I’m done. Then, after that, it got easier to think things like "well, I’m already exercising, so I guess some crunches wouldn’t hurt...". Essentially, once I got the basic habit established, it was easier to extend. Now i just do exercise for around 4-5 minutes. I know it’s healthier to go for longer, but I’m confident I can expand that routine further.

Ian A.

Depends on the morning. Sometimes it’s 5m of dancing around while I get ready or just walking to work if I don’t want to break a sweat. I’m trying to do something rather than nothing.

Silje Z.

It depends on what day of my routine it is. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I have a routine that takes about an hour. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and either Saturday or Sunday (it switches based on my weekend plans) my routine takes about 30 to 45 minutes. My long days are my strength days, my short days are for cardio, and both days get a smattering of flexibility work.

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