How long should you workout?

Melolson14

I’m doing a local weight loss challenge. I was wondering how long should you workout ?

BrookeRunningMom

I lost weight working out 30 minutes everyday ( running)

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Chieflrg

Makes no difference, eating in a deficit will effect your weight loss.

BigRed2525

Whether or not exercise leads to increased weight loss, it’s good for mind-body-spirit. What kind of activities do you do? I usually exercise 30-60 minutes per day, a mix of cardio, stregnth, and flexibility type exercises.

MeanderingMammal

Melolson14 wrote: »

I’m doing a local weight loss challenge. I was wondering how long should you workout ?

If you're only interested in weight loss then that comes from eating at a calorie deficit. You don't need to train at all, although it can help to maintain a deficit. The main value from exercise is to your more general health.

The right amount of time is driven by your personal circumstances, and objectives. If you want to run a 5K then that takes a different amount of time compared with cycling or swimming objectives.

I'll run for anything between 45 minutes and for hours, depending on my plan. I'll cycle anything from 30 minutes to for hours or so. Yoga takes me about ninety minutes.

AnvilHead

Melolson14 wrote: »

I’m doing a local weight loss challenge. I was wondering how long should you workout ?

I work out for however long it takes to get that day's planned workout done. That could be anywhere from 45 minutes to 2-3 hours.

A lot of it has to do with the effectiveness of your workout program too. Some people get a lot done in 30 minutes; others can screw around in the gym for 2 hours and not accomplish anything.

AnnPT77

I agree that the eating is by far the biggest contributor. But exercise can help, aids in preserving muscle while losing, and is just generally good for us. So, on the exercise front:

If you're a beginner, it's good to ramp up slowly - recovery time is important. Start with lower intensity, and gradual increase both intensity and time. (If your workout fatigues you to the point where you do less in everyday life, that fatigue-induced lower activity cancels out some (and maybe all of) the exercise calorie burn.)

Within that framework of not getting over-fatigued or under-recovered, the best exercise is some form of movement you actually enjoy. If you enjoy it, you'll be less likely to skip it. It doesn't have to be a gym thing: It can be walking in the woods, playing with your kids, skating, dancing - anything fun.

If doing something gym-ish, the sweet spot for maximum calorie burn is this: Decide what amount of exercise time is practical for you. Do a bit of a warm-up, maybe 5 minutes, then go at a steady intensity you can sustain for the rest of the time you have, that doesn't make you feel dragged out during the rest of your day, and that leaves you feeling recovered and ready to go next time you're scheduled to work out. The intensity you can do, and still recover well, will gradually increase over time.

That's not glamorous or trendy, but it's the truth.

Also, don't forget you can add to your daily calorie burn by moving more in daily life: All of that stuff about parking farther from the store, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, doing a few bodyweight squats or counter push-ups while waiting for the microwave, etc. Those calories are hard to count, but I'll guarantee that your body counts them, and if you're persistent, they add up.

Oh, and: Don't try to lose weight too fast. A challenge isn't worth risking your health.

Good luck!

jessef593

1-2 hours depending on how close I am to maximal load during my lifts.

Why would the amount of time you workout matter towards your weight loss? You need a deficit. That’s it

speedingticket

Whatever you enjoy and you can commit to long term. You dont want to burn out. You can always increase frequency and duration as you get fitter.

Exercise hasnt physically helped me lose weight (because food does that primarily), but as someone with a history of binge eating, it has helped psychologically (which has been more important and the key). Instead of spiralling out of control, I; binge, get upset, exercise as normal, start to feel positive, and move on. Previously the pattern was binge, upset, binge more, etc. My binges have become less and less frequent and extreme as my fitness and exercise goals have taken priority over aethetic goals

GoldenEye_

I started with 30 minutes a day. Now I'm up to 45-60 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Just stick to whatever you know you'll be able to keep doing and give your muscles and mind the time to get used to exercising. Eventually it'll become more and more of a habit. Small steps! Like others said though, it's not essential for weight loss.

H_Ock12

Until you've finished the scheduled programming for that day.

justlog

Set your goals and then take it from there. Remember rest days should be part of your plan too.