If You Only Have 30 Minutes To Work Out, What Should You Do?
There’s no such thing as a perfect 30-minute workout, and for that matter, there isn’t a perfect 45-minute, 60-minute or 90-minute one either. But the following are some starting points to help you find the best way to workout in 30 minutes.
A common misconception in fitness is the longer the workout, the better. While it’s generally true that the more time you spend at the gym, the more calories you burn, there’s no golden workout length that you should abide by. It’s all about personal preference and what works best for your individual goals. In fact, excessively long workouts can cause overuse injuries and strain muscles. Plus, shorter workouts have their perks. If you have limited time at the gym, you’re less likely to allow yourself to take breaks and therefore maximize your gym time. And shorter workouts have greater potential to be higher intensity, i.e., more calories burned in a shorter amount of time. It’s more difficult to sustain high-intensity workouts if they’re long, so committing to a 30-minute (or less) routine can come with excellent benefits.