How long should a workout be to lose weight

I know I don’t have all day to spend in the gym, and I'm guessing you don't either.

Optimizing your workouts so they're efficient and effective is a must. So that begs the question, how long should a workout actually be?

Here’s the sitch: Workout durations should be less about specific time frames and more about your fitness goals, says Natalya Vasquez, CPT, a health coach and founder of Bridal Bootcamp San Diego.

“Since your goals, skill level, and schedule will be unique to you, your ideal workout time may look quite different from someone else’s,” she explains.

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“Instead of looking at the total time spent exercising, you should focus on what you’re doing and ask yourself if you’re working toward your goals.” (Quality vs. quantity folks.)

Meet the expert:Natalya Vasquez, CPT, is a certified personal trainer, health coach, and founder of Bridal Bootcamp San Diego.

Most studio workout classes are about an hour, but “workout snacks” (AKA a short workout between 10- to 15-minutes) are trending.

And for good reason

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