how many minutes or miles shall I do daily as a beginner

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how many minutes or miles shall I do daily as a beginner

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As a beginner, aim for 20-30 minutes of exercise most days of the week, focusing on activities you enjoy. If you prefer distance, start with walking or jogging for 1-2 miles, gradually increasing as you build stamina. The key is consistency and finding a routine that feels sustainable. Listen to your body, and remember, it’s better to start small and build up than to push too hard and risk injury. Establishing a daily exercise ritual will help you create lasting healthy habits.

Cecilia N.

It depends: if you’ve never done any kind of exercise you might want to start with 10 to 20 minutes running, walking might be 20 to 30. You may increase it monthly by only 10 additional minutes, both run or walk, if you keep a daily routine.

Megan X.

As a beginner I would only do 15 minutes your first couple of times or 1 mile. It may feel like oh I can do more but pace yourself and be kind to your body.

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