How to maximize workouts when short on time, according to a fitness expert
CBS News • • health
Key Points:
- Finding time to exercise is a common challenge, but high-intensity workouts like Life Time's Ultra Fit class can provide significant benefits in shorter durations.
- The CDC recommends 75 minutes of vigorous or 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, equating one minute of vigorous activity to two minutes of moderate activity.
- A recent study suggests that one minute of vigorous exercise may equal four to nine minutes of moderate activity in reducing risks of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer deaths.
- Despite these findings, personal trainer Hayley Akradi advises aiming for at least 20 to 30 minutes of exercise to reach fat-burning zones and achieve fitness goals.
- Vigorous workouts are characterized by deep, rapid breathing, limited speech ability, and sweating within minutes, indicating high muscle engagement and increased calorie burn.
