Maximum workout time per day
How much cardio per day to lose belly fat...
How long should you do cardio for?
The recommended amount of weekly cardiovascular exercise for adults is: 150–300 minutes at moderate intensity or 75–150 minutes at vigorous intensity.
You can divide this into sessions spread across several days.
But the amount of exercise that’s best for you — and how long you should work out for — will depend on factors like your age and health.
If these recommendations sound like a lot, think of them as targets to aim for.
Benefits of aerobic exercise
Any cardio is better than none, and you can see health benefits from relatively small amounts each day.
Below, we dive deeper into how much cardio you should do and for how long. We also consider how often you should get this type of exercise and how intense your workouts should be.
What is cardio?
“Cardio” is short for cardiovascular exercise.
It involves continual movement that gets your heart pumping and increases your breathing.
It’s also known as endurance training and aerobic exercise.
Examples include:
brisk walking
running
cycling
swimming
jumping jacks
sports like tennis or soccer
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