A: A 30-minute workout is fantastic. There is no reason that you can’t get an excellent, beneficial workout in 30 minutes. That said, many people who choose 30-minute workouts don’t progress as fast as others. Here’s why:
1. Frequency: The current health recommendations boil down to “exercise around 3 hours a week.” For those that do a one-hour workout, that’s simple (workout three days a week). For the 30-minute exercisers, that means working six days a week. Most people have trouble doing that.
2. Intensity: When you only have 30 minutes, you’ve got to ramp up fast. A good gauge of exercise intensity is that you shouldn’t be gasping for breath, but it should also be challenging to carry on a conversation. My rule of thumb is that if I can get up a good sweat in 30 minutes, then I’ve had a good workout.
3. Variety: Be sure that your 30-minute workout includes working out all your muscles groups (upper body, lower body and core) as well as some good calorie burning cardiovascular exercises. Do three of each type of exercise each week.
4. Efficiency: To make a 30-minute workout really excellent, you need to make sure you are not taking too much time before and after the workout. If you need 10 minutes before your workout to change clothes, get to the gym, etc. and then another 15 minutes after to shower, change and get back home – you should probably workout for a longer time. 30-minunte workouts are great for people who exercise at home (no driving to the gym) and who can quickly transition to and from their workout.
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