What is the best amount of time to exercise and really see results?

[kitty71]

For instance 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 or 2 hrs (each day or every other day) and taht involve full body and all bdoy parts worked to the max.

According to science or experienced fitness trainers what do y ou think is the best amount of time? And do you think you can achieve results by working at home and not at a gym per se (crowded people and where many people do nto even see they are working they go more to socialize, LOL!!!) I mean there are tons of videos from certified fitness trainers that tape videos for the people who do not go to the gym and possibly get the same results as in the gym, cause it is the trainer guiding you in her video as if she was in person. Even they do modified exercise if the person at home do not own gym equipment also and can do it also from home fromt he videos.

[Ram0n83]

There's a lot of variation here. Your age, starting weight, how in shape you already are (or are not), etc. will all need to be considered.

As a very general rule of thumb, 2.5 - 5 hours / week of moderate physical activity is recommended for basic weight loss (NIH, US). "Moderate activity" includes taking a short walk.

The more you discipline yourself, the better (e. g. it's not just a specific exercise that's done the exact same way over and over). Adjusting your diet, increasing the time committed to exercise, and gradually increasing the intensity of the exercise will all add up.

My suggestion: give yourself two-weeks. Consider buying a basic bathroom scale if you don't already have one, and either keep notes of your exercises or use an app on your phone (I use the Nike "Run Club" app when I jog). The combination of lifestyle adjustments and records of your activities will help you see your progress, even if it is just slight.

[KingofCups]

@kitty71 HI kitty, I'm an athlete, PT student, and lifegaurd.

1. It all depends on your goals, are you training to accomplish a certain task, or gain specific abilities? Are you training just to look and feel good?

2. I strongly advocate cross training to add variety into your exercise routines. I box, grapple, rock climb, run, swim, lift, etc.

3. Working out in a social atmosphere or in a social group, taking classes, or training with friends will definitely amplify your results and allows you to reached higher levels. It's not just about reps or sets it's about forming a habit you enjoy and return to. Socializing is important, too many people want to self isolate these days, and do it all alone, not a good idea. Every friend is an asset.

4. I try to do something physically engaging every day. Some days are more demanding than others but I firmly believe that movement is medicine.

[wheresmrcunnunglis]

Depends on the gains you're trying to get.

I'd say a general rule of thumb would be to work out for at least 30 minutes to an hour and tack on 15 minutes to each for the warm up and cool down which is paramount to any type of exercising or risk injury.

In terms of repetition, again general rule of thumb I'd say would be to aim for at least twice a week. Build from there as your motivation and discipline to do more increases.

[Emerald55346]

I think the gym is the best to work out you have more options to switch up with and shock your muscles, I can’t speak much for cardio for weight loss, I would say diet is much more relevant for that but when it comes to toning and building muscles, i focus mostly on my lower body and work out every other day for 1 hour weight lifting

[muscularbumblebee]

I mean I’m doing bodybuilding competitively so probably not the best answer for you but my coach says 1 hour is ideal per day push as much as possible. Any more you’re wasting you’re time as recovery won’t be optimal (unless leg day long rests etc) and any less not sufficient.


As for time of day, fasted can non fasted doesn’t make a difference, just make sure you have adequate rest and rest days in between. I’m training 5 days a week personally

[kitty71]

So maybe i can work out lets say 4 times a week and I can rest 2 days

[muscularbumblebee]

That sounds pretty good. As long as you train each body part 2x a week you’re good to go either at home or gym doesn’t matter just do correct stuff and hard enough

[cookiecrusher]

5 hours a day. 2 days in 1 off. 1 full week of rest every 4 weeks.
9 hours of sleep a night (can't sleep that long? pretend)

1h chill cardio in the morning
1h mobility rutine after that

1h active skill workout (handstand, slackline, etc)

1h heavy workout later in the evening
1h stretching

Of course do all the proper calorie counting and healthy meals 5 times a day. Measure bodyfat and progress every week.

Do a blood checkup every 6 months and keep an eye out for any issues resulting from lower bodyfat eg lowered immunity

[lrina]

i kind of doubt anyone has time for that though

[cookiecrusher]

I do, for the past 7 years. I don't own a tv or a couch so a lot more time is "left over" 😗

[exitseven]

I think an hour is enough if you push yourself. I have been working out at home during the winter. I have a Total Gym and it gives me a good workout in about an hour. You need to work all parts of your body.

[dustybiker]

My martial arts classes are usually 2 hours, three times a week. I’ve been fit with that alone. Also do my own thing in between.

[lrina]

an hour or two each day is good enough, but whatever works best for you.

[Phoenix98]

It depend on your goals what you want out of it. And where you bodies at when you start as well in terms of weight, muscle, etc.

[Andro36]

I would say between one hour and one hour and a half maximum. At least four days a week. Remember when wanting to get results food is like 70% and exercise is 30%

[Anonymous]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YjxahPrLkTY

45 second video is my comment...

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

It's not about time. It's about what you do in that time. But at least 3 times a week for a hour minimum.

[Anonymous]

45 minutes is the optimal time. Before that the muscles aren’t getting enough stress, After that the muscles atrophy.

[fireforeffect]

Until you can't anymore. You want to work out to exhaustion.

[Guslove]

I try 30 minutes a day it’s hard with my schedule though..😊

[ragooo8]

2 hours a day 5 days per week.

[NotAnActivist]

1 hour because of the 60 Minutes Doc

[kitty71]

what 60 minutes doc?

[NotAnActivist]

ever watched 60 Minutes? it's a tv series documentary

[NotAnActivist]

that's why everyone says 1 hour

[Iron_Man]

90 minutes at least doing weightlifting

[collie22]

i like running in the morning time :)

[Rangers]

6 hours intense exercise everyday for 10 years

[BaldAvenger]

1-2 hours every other day

[Babygirl_S]

30 minutes.

[Creampiekarl420]

About 3 hours