30 mins

brownchristian
brownchristian Posts: 58 Member
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
What would be more beneficial if I only had 30 mins to work out? Weight training or cardio?

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  • erinmargaret76
    erinmargaret76 Posts: 10 Member
    mix it up! do interval training:smile:
  • lt_mrcook
    lt_mrcook Posts: 389 Member
    Interval training. The effects last long after your workout is completed.
  • :tongue: I think it depends on what effect you're going for
  • HawkeyeGuy
    HawkeyeGuy Posts: 183
    Go for a circuit training program. Intensity is your friend if you only have 30 minutes. Pre-plan your workout to hit all major body parts with compound movements - i.e. squats, bench, deadlifts, rows / pullups - all tied together with 2 minute bursts of high intensity cardio (step ups, jumping rope, etc.). If you make rest non-existent between exercises, and very minimal (1 minute) between circuits you'll have a great workout. And as MrCook said, it will continue to boost your metabolism throughout the day. Leave the low intensity / long duration cardio for the days you've got a couple hours!
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