Do you think 20 minutes/day workout is enough to stay fit and healty?

1. 39

   AndrewHil93posted 9 years ago

   As a wellbeing coach, yes. So long as the effort exertedd is equal to that of an hour of casual exercise.

   replyreport
2. 52

   jilgulposted 9 years ago

   hello every one 20 minutes work out is easy and also healthy as per my knowledge..
   20 minutes in a day is so easy to work out and go for work there after...

   replyreport
   1. 60

      Vishnu9393posted 5 years agoin reply to this

      30 mins workout is more than enough but make sure you walk daily in morning as well as in evening visit us, http://www.traininginchennai.co.in/sap- … n-chennai/

      replyreport
3. 57

   Essay WritersPposted 9 years ago

   It all depends on the intensity of the exercise. For example, there is a difference between running and jogging for 20 minutes. The best approach is to focus on calories burned as well as watching on your diet.
   For more information, check www.fitnessandhealth.co.ke/blogs

   replyreport
4. 60

   Jan Lovaposted 9 years ago

   As for me any work out is the best work out. The key word here is consistency. You can do it once a month for 2 hours which doesn't bring you any benefit. 20-min a day work out sounds perfect.

   replyreport
5. 62

   rcrm89posted 9 years ago

   It depends on what you do and also how you eat (this is more important for getting to and maintaining a healthy weight).
   
   Is it enough to get into reasonably good shape? I would say so.
   
   Is it enough to get in amazing shape? Probably not.

   replyreport
6. 69

   monic-alangposted 9 years ago

   Dear 20 minutes are good if you are going to do it regularly... Actually regularity is the key of success.

   replyreport
7. 49

   Neolposted 9 years ago

   It sounds like one in every of the foremost reasons folks loathe to effort is that the quantity of your time it takes to try to to thus. However, a brand new study within the Journal of Physiology suggests you may be ready to get all the exercise you wish in precisely twenty minutes if you are willing to figure at it.
   
   Visit Us, http://www.besanttechnologies.com/train … a-training

   replyreport
8. 60

   Hiromisaitoposted 9 years ago

   Yes, absolutely. However it will really depend on the quality of the work out and how the workouts are designed. 20 min of well focused intensive workout with short intervals would be a good place to start unless you have some sort of health conditions. Also, I suggest you to go through a DNA test because no matter the workout, over 60% of fitness is diet oriented. What you eat and your sleeping quality is much more important than the actual exercise. You must know if you are more fat tolerant or carbohydrate tolerant, or possibly genetically balanced.

   replyreport
9. 34

   shivam Palposted 9 years ago

   The workout is not packed in time duration. Health fitness depends peoples body size and their daily activity. A heavy wait person has not 20 minute sufficient. This time is sufficient for teenagers. If people don't take presser in daily working hours, then it is sufficient

   replyreport
10. 60

    JLCloseposted 9 years ago

    I have no idea, but I'd sure like to believe so! Something is better than nothing, right? I have recently started light exercise, and I don't do much more than 20 minutes at a time. I know it's not much, but it's 20 minutes more than I was doing before, so I figure it has to be helping. I guess time will tell. Good luck!

    replyreport
11. 74

    Nolapeteposted 9 years ago

    Absolutely.  From mid-December 2014 to mid-March 2015, I made minor changes to the type of foods I ate and ONLY sprinted up 4 flights of stairs and walked back down 1 time 3-8 times daily and lost 23 pounds.  Little consistent workouts are easier to maintain than big workouts 3-4 times a week.  The key is to increase your activity and get moving.  Elevate your heart rate in short intervals throughout the day.  Every little bit that you do daily is a step in the right direction.  I've kept off the weight and keep losing.  I even decreased my A1C number and if it's still below diabetic levels I will no longer be diabetic and will be off of Metformin.  My doctor decreased my daily dosage by 50% in March.  I can't wait to see her mid-June!

    replyreport
12. 70

    androidfanposted 9 years ago

    It depends upon many factors. How much calories do you burn during these 20 minutes matter much. Moreover, exercise is not enough. You need to control your food intake to stay fit and healthy in the long run.

    replyreport
    1. 64

       joecsekoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       There is not a single good point anywhere in this answer. Caloric consumption is only important to people wanting to lose weight.
       Therefore, your answer is meaningless.

       replyreport
13. 61

    JessieLee2727posted 9 years ago

    Yes I think a person can maintain a healthy lifestyle with just 30 minutes of exercise a day.

    replyreport
14. 50

    rehan shahposted 9 years ago

    My beee becozzz i thik so itsss so prctical if u r hardly workout daily the ofcose u can chenge in 20 minut but ifff u r doing workout daily then

    replyreport
15. 60

    monia saadposted 9 years ago

    Of course 20 minutes a good time if you want to weight maintenance and fitness. But if you want to lose weight should be working more than that. In the end, if this is the beginning it will be good.

    replyreport
16. 70

    Seshagopalanposted 9 years ago

    It depends on what you call as staying fit and healthy
    
    If you call good body shape and six pack as fit then twenty minutes is definitely not enough
    
    If you call fitness as staying without any health issues and without belly, then twenty minutes is more than enough

    replyreport
17. 82

    prettynutjob30posted 9 years ago

    20 minutes a day is fine when you first start exercising but eventually the amount should increase a little. If you don't switch up your routine a little every now and then, your body gets used to doing the same routine, and you won't see any results.

    replyreport
18. 80

    lyoness913posted 9 years ago

    My doctor tells me that in order to stay healthy and fit, I need to do at least 40 minutes of exercise per day.  I don't know that 20 is enough.
    
    -Wendi

    replyreport
19. 63

    Qmarpatposted 9 years ago

    Sure, I have drop a few even 10 pounds, doing 20 minute exercise. I think a person should also eat a sensible diet, and drink enough water.

    replyreport
20. 60

    Payal N Naikposted 9 years ago

    Working out for 45 minutes to 1 hour is generally considered perfect for positive results, but if you are short of time and can manage only 20 minutes then try combining it with healthy diet. Also try 15 minutes of vigorous work out (like jogging, jumping rope, etc.) and 5 minutes of slow pace exercise. Remember a key to positive result is working out combined with healthy diet plan.

    replyreport
21. 62

    ziogioposted 9 years ago

    Yes, of course, but you need to follow the right programme. Actually, my brother is a fan of home-fitness and he's doing really good, so I hope you will take care about this type of "sport" too.
    
    Time is not the essence of health. If you spend your time eating well and doing exercise to promote your physical activity, you should achieve what you're looking for.
    
    Have a good day

    replyreport
22. 81

    the rawspiritposted 9 years ago

    It all depends upon your age and your level of fitness. Always best to start slowly, if you have not been exercising. Be sure to do gentle stretches before beginning your workouts and don't let anyone push you past your comfort level. Blessings, Bobby

    replyreport
23. 87

    Dakkposted 9 years ago

    Depends on the person, really, but I believe 20 minutes of proper exercise per day is enough for most people, as long as you do it every day.
    
    Fitness and health are progressive things that need constant maintenance. 20 minutes every day is better than 4 hours in a single day of the week.

    replyreport
24. 66

    catmaloneposted 9 years ago

    I think any amount of exercise is better than none especially if you are consistent with it.  You will see results faster when you are consistent. I think 20 minutes is great.  If you feel you need to add more time later that will be fine as well.

    replyreport
25. 59

    alekdoposted 9 years ago

    20-minutes fitness may be really effective, but only if you need to keep fit, not lose weight or so. If your purpose is getting rid of extra kilos, then such a short workout will not work well for you. The thing is that the sports experts have proven that a body needs at least 10 minutes to get ready to exercising. The next 15-20 minutes are the best time to get rid of kilos and to exercise well, while the remaining 10 minutes of relaxation after the workout will let you relax to be in good shape. Personally, I won't choose a 20-minutes workout as a major workout of the day- even if I do it every day.

    replyreport
26. 60

    Touch2Knowposted 9 years ago

    Hi i think the effeciency of 20 minutes workout per day depends on the body but as a beginner it's a good idea so your body get used to exercises frequently Just  Eat well and keep on working following your schedule

    replyreport
27. 56

    ruchijain49posted 9 years ago

    Yes 20 minutes workout is enough to stay fit. If you do only 20 minutes walk or running is the best to stay fit .walking is the best exercise.

    replyreport
28. 61

    sagoliaposted 9 years ago

    I think what you do with your 20 minutes is much more important than how long the workout lasts. It also depends on your goals. For example, if you're trying to get lean, HIIT will be a much more efficient use of time than walking or jogging. If you're trying to be more flexible, a warm-up and plenty of stretching is a better use of your time. I do think that a balance between the different aspects of fitness is important.
    I think I could easily make 20 minutes a day a habit.That doesn't require so much of a commitment from my day that it would get in the way or be inconvenient.

    replyreport
29. 38

    Denis Lubojanskiposted 9 years ago

    20 minutes of exercise per day is enough to keep you fit and healthy only if you maintain a proper diet plan. This 2 things will keep you fit. But one thing you need to understand. Being fit and being macho are 2 different things. 20 minutes of work out along with a proper diet plan will keep you healthy but if you want a 6 pack or 8 pack you must undergo a trained supervisor. Happy workout.

    replyreport
30. 61

    naturalbeautyblogposted 9 years ago

    I really do think so, depending on the intensity. I believe this is great for people who really are not exercise motivated and 20 minutes a day can definitely help by it being not overwhelming. It works for most peoples busy  lifestyles these days, i know i feel great after doing just a 20 minute work out.

    replyreport
31. 60

    Kevin h89posted 9 years ago

    I think it really does depend on what you want to achieve.  I personally don't feel 20 minutes is long enough if you include the time it takes to stretch out.  You should always stretch out before your workout to reduce the chances of injury.
    
    There are some really good home workouts you can do, check out my website www.boxingtraininggear.co.uk the workouts require either minimal or no equipment so you can get started right away!

    replyreport
32. 57

    Rajat Kumar1234posted 9 years ago

    it is more than enough ...because after a certain period of time the excersise we overdo only result in fatigue..

    replyreport
33. 60

    syfsuppsposted 8 years ago

    Yes, it's better than nothing. 20 mins. a day could produce great results overtime, as long as you do it everyday and not occasionally.

    replyreport
34. 93

    Daniel17Whiteposted 8 years ago

    Exercise is all about intensity, the more intense your workout is the less time you need to spend to achieve results. While 20 minutes is on the short side, if you make it a regular habit you will see some results in your overall health such as weight loss. However, if you want to have a serious workout to keep those results and gain even more you will soon have to either increase the intensity or the length of your workout. If you can create and maintain a very intense and challenging workout that leaves you sore after those 20 minutes then you may have found your key to success. But since 20 minutes is a short amount of time you will be limited to what you can do, so my best advise is to make your workout as intense as you can and play around with what works best for you.

    replyreport
35. 58

    Tony Youngposted 8 years ago

    In my opinion it is better to spend more for your daily workout routine. There are also a lot of health professionals around that say you should reach at least 10.000 steps a day. I believe this is more accurate than than saying that a workout has to last 20 minutes because it nothing tells about the intensity. Whereas 10.000 steps is a fixed quanitity and steps can easily be counted with modern fitness trackers.

    replyreport
36. 59

    Stacey Pirtleposted 8 years ago

    It's the start. Twenty minutes a day is where you begin. Walk. Cycle. Lift. It doesn't matter. Just get moving. I believe the ultimate key is if you enjoy it. Because if you enjoy the fitness you are doing, you will come back. Then that 20 minutes turns to 30 or 45. Before you know it, it is apart of your lifestyle. When you can find the one form of fitness that makes you passionate and come back over and over, then 20 minutes a day will just be the warm up! Check out my article if you want to know how to find your fitness lifestyle. http://hubpages.com/health/Balancing-fi … ay-healthy

    replyreport
37. 52

    Angel Baileyposted 8 years ago

    I think this is true if you are a beginner or if you do a high intensity workout for 20 minutes. You would increase the time once your body starts getting use to it and you start to become more experienced in working out.

    replyreport
38. 61

    Mariampieposted 8 years ago

    Not enough at all but as starter for a beginner it is a must then gradually it should increase because the body will need more challenging workout

    replyreport
39. 52

    Aishwary0011posted 8 years ago

    Its absolutely enough time . In a week for 6 days i do 3 sets of pull ups with 10 reps.... and 5 sets of pushups with 20 reps and honestly over a period of 3 months there was massive difference but the thing is their needs to be a good healthy protein rich diet and i had to cut on all the junk food. Plus u can practice swimming as well its great overall exercise and considered as the only one u need !!!!

    replyreport
40. 60

    Sharon Cranesposted 8 years ago

    It depends on the form of the exercise that you choose. 20-30 minutes indoor cycling workouts could lead you fit and healthy. But you should do it consistently. Did you hear about the 30 minute HIIT workout. It is really effective. Check it out here, https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/30-minute-at...
    
    Most important thing you should get an indoor cycling bike. You can compare in your budget. They are effective and cheap. Check here for some quality indoor cycles of 2016 here, http://exercisebikereviewer.com/

    replyreport
    1. 64

       joecsekoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       That's exactly the caliber of response I'd expect from a spammer.

       replyreport
41. 46

    pateludayposted 8 years ago

    Twenty minutes a day is fine. If you can do it twice a day it is better. As a diabetic I walk twenty minutes before my meals. The sugar control is excellent. Hence you will benefit by all means.

    replyreport
42. 61

    Carl Neumannposted 8 years ago

    Yes, 20 minutes is plenty if you High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This is recommended by many experts as one of the healthiest forms of exercise, plus it's great for burning fat.
    
    Basically it means you do any exercise you enjoy (such as running, cycling, swimming, or on any cardio workout machine), but instead of doing it steadily for a long time, you do it for 20 minutes only with regular bursts of very high speed (30-60 seconds long).
    
    For example you would start slowly, and then after 3 minutes do an intense sprint where you go as fast as you can. After that, you would continue slowly, and then do another sprint 3 minutes after that. If you do that for 20 minutes every day, you give your body an optimal workout in a short time.

    replyreport
43. 0

    Anthony Metizposted 8 years ago

    The idea of being in shape and being fit is being able to do things in a faster time every time you do them. Improving and progressing. 20 minutes will give you great results if you are a beginner. However, once your body adjusts to the level of activity you will then have to change the variables. 
    
    I would say any solid continuous movement for 20 minutes everyday is a great start for the first 4 to 6 weeks. Then after that you will want to incorporate some interval training on some days. So you will take that 20 minutes, pick a few exercises, and do them back to back non stop for 4 minutes then rest for 1 minute and repeat until 20 minutes is up. Do this 3 to 4 times per week. Always make sure the exercise is challenging by adding more resistance or holding the hardest part of the exercise for longer (like on squats, really squeeze your legs and butt in the lowest part of the move for a few seconds before returning to the start).
    
    As long as you are progressing and incorporating harder moves each workout , 20 minutes will do exactly what you need it to do over time. However, with 20 minutes you are going to see great increases in your abilities and overall fitness well before you see any change in your body as far as fat loss or muscle mass goes. Longer duration workouts tailored towards cardio or to heavy weight lifting with give you more dramatic results but can be hard for beginners to continue consistently.
    I say to 20 minutes a day for 6 to 12 weeks then switch to a bodybuilding and cardio workout split where you are lifting one day and doing cardio the next.
    
    Keep progressing, that is the key to all of it. Do more in less time or increase the time your body and muscles are under tension.

    replyreport
44. 59

    Lovey McLaughlinposted 8 years ago

    Probably if you are fit already .. To get fit or improve your body .. Then no

    replyreport
45. 61

    danielhunter10posted 8 years ago

    No 20 mins exercise is all you need. But don't just sit around all day either.

    replyreport
46. 64

    joecsekoposted 8 years ago

    Absolutely not. Not only my opinion, but the opinion of the National Heart Association.
    
    You could possibly see some positive changes, though it would take quite a long time. Also, those changes would be less than stellar.
    More important than just the length of time would be the frequency and regimen, as well as selecting the right exercises to help you reach your goal(s).
    
    I don't know of any "health professionals" that recommend twenty minute workouts.
    
    A more intelligent approach would be regular intervals of exercise consisting of at least thirty minutes of "intense" exercise. Taking a lax approach to exercise re: just going through the motions can't elicit the favorable anabolic environment in your body.
    
    Therefore, three sessions per week with at least one day of rest in between would be a much better approach.
    I'm a certified personal trainer with over thirty years of workout experience.

    replyreport
    1. 64

       joecsekoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry, "American Heart Association". I was in a hurry and goofed.

       replyreport
47. 60

    DavidMilbergLAWposted 8 years ago

    I think it depends on how intense that 20 minutes of workout is. Any exercise is good no matter how long, but in order to be fit, 20 minutes is only enough time if you are really pushing yourself the entire time.

    replyreport
48. 51

    Josh Eatonposted 8 years ago

    No, Definitely not. I'm 41, I work construction all day, lift weights and do other exercise. It's still barely enough to stay in good shape.

    replyreport
49. 60

    DeborahNessmithposted 8 years ago

    From personal experience, I say that exercising 20 minutes can and is beneficial for your health. When I started out, I would do a 10 minute bootcamp style workout or a HIIT, I gained endurance and was able to lose a considerable amount of weight within a short time frame. So, my advice for those just starting an exercise routine, I would start off light until your body adjusts the routine. If your advanced, I would use this time to make every minute count. By this I mean HIIT training and boot camp style workouts. This challenges the body and helps you reach your goals in a shorter amount of time.

    replyreport
    1. 64

       joecsekoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       HIIT training isn't for endurance. HIIT training is anaerobic, not aerobic.
       And, I think you mean "if you're advanced". It's a contraction.
       20 minutes of exercise is really for someone that's not at all serious about exercise.

       replyreport
50. 60

    surewaytohealthposted 8 years ago

    Of course, a seven minute workout can produce results as well as a twenty minute workout. It is 3 to 5 times more intense than the 20 min workout.

    replyreport
    1. 64

       joecsekoposted 8 years agoin reply to this

       Time to change your username because that's ridiculous!

       replyreport