How long must my exercise last?

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10 response(s)
Evelyn X.

However long makes you feel energized and accomplished. Sometimes, we have a busy morning, but those are the days to relish and little victories and shuffle around the house. Anything that makes you proud of yourself and motivated for the rest of your day. It could be five minutes or two hours or anywhere in between. Don’t be surprised if each day you feel a different amount of energy before or after your movement. Just listen to what your body is telling you! :)

Lim M.

It doesn’t matter! Most important thing is to not lie in bed, and get up and moving. If you scroll down Fabulous when it tells you exercise, there’s recommended exercises you can try ranging from 5 minutes to half an hour. One even only takes 1 minute! So if you really really can’t exercise that day, at the very least do the 1 minute exercise. Just get moving!

Leslie U.

Well for me exercise is not related to time you can dance for 5 minutes and you are gonna feel energetic and happy so just exercise it could be a few walks or shopping .

Amy Z.

I think at least 10-15 mins is adequate if you’re just starting out. You can get a great workout in during that period of time and it’s just enough time to get your mind feeling refreshed and clear. As you keep doing it and get in a groove and start to enjoy working out you may want to increase the time; up to 30mins is a good maximum amount of time for a workout.

Minh Uyen R.

Exercise should be long enough you feel it. Whether that be a burst of energy orquick burn in your muscles. A few minutes (maybe 5) is a good start

Lorena B.

It depends, if you are just starting then maybe between 10 to 30 mins and that too depends on how many breaks you take, if you used to work out, etc. If you r not a beginner a routine between 20 to 40 mins might be ok. Again, that depends on the intensity of the work out, for how long you’ve been working out, etc. Find what works best for you and specially what you enjoy the most. Good luck! Hope this heped! (If you feel a lil lost you could also follow a workout plan, i persona follow Pamela Reif’s weekly plan, I find them fun and she has beginner, intermediate, advanced plans so you have a lot to pick from. Maybe try one that sounds best. If it works then great! But if it doesn’t change the plan to an easier or harder one. Enjoy the work out and you’ll progress and improve).

Olivia N.

it really depend on what you are trying to accomplish. weightloss in general can be done by eating nutritious foods with light exercise. 20min workouts are fine. if you wanna build muscle you need to focus on healthy fats, proteins and carbs while balancing cardio and strength training. which could go from 30min workouts to 90min workouts. the key is balance. you always need plenty of water and sleep and you never want to overwork yourself. remember it’s not a race, it’s a journey. enjoy it.

Damien E.

It’s not about time but about being present during your workout. Allowing your body to be challenged and checking in to not injure yourself.

Logan P.

An exercise doesn’t necessarily have to be long it’s more about the all and effort that you put into it! 3 reps of 10 to 15 sets on your exercises are perfect with a little cardio!

Ina Z.

There is no set or correct amount. Listen to your body, and if you’re not ready to push yourself hard, just get moving for 7 minutes or so. The key is not to be sedentary too long, and try and move every hour if you’re desk-bound at work. Don’t be a couch potato :-)

Answers reflect the personal experiences of Fabulous community members. They are not medical or professional advice — for guidance about your health, talk to a qualified professional.