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How much exercise

gert1985
gert1985 Posts: 53 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
is enough? I am starting fresh today. I plan on working out (walking only) 20 minutes
a day. I may do some exercises with 5# weights also (arms) Will I get any benefit from this?
I see lots of you do quite of bit of exercise.
I do plan on eating healthy (eliminating junk, soda, etc)

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  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    Good question. Start with what you can so 20 minutes is fine. Exercise is better than none.
  • LeadFromTheFront
    LeadFromTheFront Posts: 11 Member
    I'm no expert, but I'd suggest that your level of effort be in line with your goals. Adding resistance with weights is a plus. I use 20lb dumbbells during my 60 minute workout, but not on every exercise...depends which exercise, ex: jumping jacks I usually do without weights. Isn't there a general rule of thumb to get at least 30 minutes a day? Also, you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces of water.
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