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Is 20 mins of cardio 5 times a week good enough?
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Anonymous 10w

Good enough for what

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Anonymous 10w

I mean it depends on what you are doing, are you training for a marathon or something? No. But is it plenty for a warm up or post workout cooldown? Yes. However if its too easy for you bump up the pace or effort level

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Anonymous 10w

I just meant enough for me to lose a little weight

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Anonymous 10w

20 minutes is barely enough time to get your heart rate up and get a good workout in. Shoot for 30 or 40. You don’t need to go 5x a week. Try and do cardio you find fun! If you don’t find any cardio fun, watch youtube or tv or whatever on the treadmill or stairmaster.

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Anonymous 10w

Yes. It’s good enough. It’s better than doing no cardio at all. You can absolutely get ur heart rate up in 20 min. Your goals are likely diff than the other people commenting.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 10w

Brother if you run 3x7 minute miles I guarantee your heart rate will be spiked before or after a workout

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 10w

Still not enough volume to be super useful, unless you’re just starting to run

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 10w

Like if you’re racing a 5k, sure, but people don’t seriously train for those with 3 mile runs

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 10w

You need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight, and whatever exercise you do will usually be offset by additional calories you eat if you're not limiting your caloric intake

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 10w

What you are doing is good, if its getting easier increase time, pace, or incline. I have switched up to include rowing and its been kicking my ass

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