Beginner: Mins & X's/wk

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redesign125
redesign125 Posts: 22 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm just starting out and not sure what is a reasonable amount for mins of exercise and frequency. I am thinking I should start at 20-30 mins of cardio 6 days a week. What are your thoughts?

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  • machuril
    machuril Posts: 24 Member
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    I would do 30 minutes. What's your current activity level?
  • KatrinaGrey
    KatrinaGrey Posts: 101 Member
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    Without knowing your current fitness level even as a beginner, I would cut back on some of the cardio and add strength training in there. Muscle will not make you big plus you will burn more calories at rest as well change the shape of your body. Make sure you can keep with 6 days a week as well. You might want to try 4 days of moderate exertion with 2 days of active rest (like a walk or yoga).
  • redesign125
    redesign125 Posts: 22 Member
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    Thank you
  • redesign125
    redesign125 Posts: 22 Member
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    @machuril between sedentary and dead :)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    redesign125 wrote: »
    @machuril between sedentary and dead :)

    Then start with every other day, not 6x per week
  • KatrinaGrey
    KatrinaGrey Posts: 101 Member
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    6 days a week takes a lot of work. You might want to start as suggested every other to get into the habit then add days. You don't want to burn out. I don't want to discourage anyone, but if you're not working out now, setting too aggressive goals will not help you succeed.
  • redesign125
    redesign125 Posts: 22 Member
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    Good to know. Thanks

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