Is it better to do one long workout or a few short ones with time in between?

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10 response(s)
Kevin F.

Definitely a short one everyday is best. 10mn in a day is nothing really so that lowers the barrier for getting started

Roland F.

I prefer to do one long workout a day. However, any exerc she is great! So you just have to figure out what works with your schedule and your endurance.

Vicki O.

Bearing in mind that this depends on what you want to achieve, I’d say shorter but more frequent workouts. It’s easier to get motivated to do those, you can squeeze them in before or after work, and they can be really effective. Have you ever tried Freeletics? They have really nice short workouts

Margie F.

You workout sessions should never have to take 1 hour long. Try to focus on making a 30-40 min (max) schedule if you want to be consistent. You can burn many calories in a shorter, high intensity workout rather than an hour long of a relaxed workout. Try breaking up your workout session into reps. Make a list of your workout moves and take a 30 second pause between each cycle. (Ie. 15 squats, 10 deadlifts, 1 minute plank, 30 mountain climbers — 30 second pause — repeat!) You can change/add/remove any workout moves you want!

Candice T.

I prefer one long workout. Because I spend time before and after the workout to prepare for it and shower etc. So a few short workouts would take more time.

Karl Heinrich Y.

I would mix it up. Having a routine of short exercises helps me to stay fit. This is my must-have. Once a week I go for a long exhausting workout. This is optional for me.

Floyd S.

It depends really. Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy to do a long workout, so short ones with time in between are good. But, when you do have the time and energy it’s good to stick out a long workout. I also believe it’s better to do both, so as to change it up so you don’t get bored or to work different parts of your body.

Anton X.

I would say a few short ones because your body has time to recover and you are still burning calories as you rest because your heart rate is up still. Your body won’t get used to the workout since you aren’t doing it continuously either!

Alexander T.

I think it’s better for me to do a few short ones because I don’t have the stamina to do long ones which makes me very discouraged. I have a much better track record doing a few short ones which gives me a sense of accomplishment.

Kathi O.

One long workout works better for me. Long workouts makes me feel I have been exercising more. Also I can concentrate more on exercising in one session rather than several sessions.

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