Is 30 mins exercise bad?

[Anonymous]

So... I can manage 30 mins exercise on a step aerobics stepper and my boyfriend said I'm lazy and should do 1hrs exercise. I told him it's easier to manage 1hr doing different exercises not just on a stepper as that's hard work.

Am I really in poor shape physically if I can only manage 30 mins a day 4 times a week on a stepper?

[Xfitchick]

It all depends on your goal. A stepper will mainly focuss on your legs and do aerobic work. If you do different exercises, you can also focuss on other body parts (core, arms, shoulders, back). On the other hand, if you are able to do 30 min, 1h must be possible too. Maybe you train in the anaerobic zone (too intense). Training at a lower rate and longer is better for fat burning.

[PlzJustDie]

It's fine since you're a beginner. Take your time, go at your own pace. The last thing you want is being discouraged because you are too tired and hate what you're doing. The more fit you'll become the more time you'll want to spend exercising.

[ThisDudeHere]

There is no such thing as bad exercise. So long as you're doing something, that's good.

[Peskyn3gr0]

Maybe do more in an hour besides just a stepper.

[TheButterfly]

No thats a good amount as long as you do it 4 or 5 days a week

[ThePetSquirrel]

30 minutes is a lot better than 0 minutes.

[Asker]

Haha yea my thoughts exactly!

[WhereAmI]

Better than nothing.