20 Minute Workout

A 20 minute workout is basically The minimum you have to do to get the full health effects of exercise.

Health scientists have extensively studied how much exercise the human body needs, and most agree that a 20 minute workout at least three times a week is enough to protect you from heart disease, depression, and other risks related to the lack of activity.

However, not all 20 minute workouts are the same. Some are clearly better than others and often different workout routines have different benefits. Deciding on which daily workout program is the right one for you and sticking with it is the big challenge.

Usually, I like to do a 20 minute workout four or five times a week. I do a good 20 minute cardiovascular workout three times a week and a weight lifting/strengthening workout at least once or twice a week.

Usually, I vary up my routine quite a bit from week to week. Sometimes, I will go jogging for 20 minutes. Other times, I like to go, bicycling or swimming.

I have enough equipment that I can basically choose what workout to do based on what I am in the mood for every day. Although this is fun and keeps things from getting monotonous, it has a deeper purpose.

You see, different 20 minute workouts strengthen different muscle groups. If I were only to jog everyday, I would stay in good cardiovascular shape but some of my muscles would be neglected. By switching up jogging with biking and an occasional swimming workout, I can make sure that every part of my body gets worked out from top to bottom. Which keeps me stronger and fitter than sticking with one exercise.

However, the main thing is to find something you like to do and stick with it. If you haven't been working out, 20 minutes of pretty much any physical activity will be very good for you to begin with.

Just walking quickly will get your heart racing and make you feel a little better about yourself. After that, you can take up to jogging, full out running, or whatever else. You have to start somewhere, so you might as well start where you are comfortable.

If later on, you ad more exercise activities that will make it even better. You can add some yoga to your 20 minute workout, or switch up weight training with cardiovascular activities. It is all a matter of finding out what you like to do and doing it.