The problem is, this question is far from simple.Įxercise has hundreds of benefits. Many exercise scientists have tried to study the question of the optimal amount of exercise a person needs. But, like so many recommendations, there is not a ”one size fits all” or “best” recommendation.Įxercise Recommendations Aren't One Size Fits All Typically, there is scientific rationale for these recommendations.
“get physical activity on most, if not all, days”). “X number of days a week for Y number of minutes at Z intensity”) to the much more general (e.g. Recommendations of the amount and types of exercise are published frequently. If it helps get you up and moving - then please exercise for 20 minutes. That is the simple answer (and maybe the only answer you're looking for here). So, is 20 minutes of exercise better than nothing? Yes, yes, and YES! The decades-old challenge of finding time to exercise is as real now as it has ever been. Our time-commitment "plates" are more filled than ever. Even though advances in technology may (or may not) have made aspects of daily life simpler or easier, they certainly haven't made the day any longer. Most will agree that there just isn't enough time in our day. This month they explore the question of whether 20 minutes of exercise a day is really enough to make a difference. The experts at UW Health's Fitness Center offer tips to help you stay active and healthy no matter your age.
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