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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Sep 27, 2022

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Question by Abhishek on Sep 27, 2022Hindi

Dear Komal,
There is something I wanted to ask.
When people say you should exercise for one hour every day, it is continuous one hour or you can do it at 10-10 minutes whenever you can and the total is one hour at the end of the day?
Thank you for your time.
Abhishek

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Exercise is an important component of physical and mental health.

For effective build-up of lean mass and fat loss, aim for a continued exercise of minimum 40 minutes. Yet, 10 minute workouts are better than not exercising at all.

Short bursts of physical activity in terms of mini-workouts can be just as effective as one concentrated session. This will benefit your health, fitness and mood.

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Dear Komal, What is a good fitness routine for someone who does not exercise? Does one need to exercise every day? Is walking enough? I am asking for myself. I am 45, slightly overweight, deskbound. Thank you, Asha

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Fitness is very essential for the growth and development of the body.

A good fitness regimen is having a balanced diet and doing aerobics and strengthening exercises for a minimum of 45 minutes.

This helps in body toning and reducing your body fat percentage. It will also help to reduce the risk of developing several diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.

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Walking alone is not enough for most people, although it brings many benefits.

As you are overweight and nearing menopause, you must focus on both a balanced diet and regular exercise in order to maintain good health.

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Question by Madhu - Aug 29, 2022Hindi

Dear Roopashree I have never exercised and never been physically fit. But I need to start now. Can you suggest me a good routine to start week one, week two, week three and week four and what I should do after that? I get tired very soon when exercising and it makes me give up. Very grateful for your help. Madhu

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One of my earlier articles captures how one can begin their wellness journey. It has the answers to all your questions. You can read it here.

Remember that a healthy diet and routine is the first step towards wellness -- but only if practised consistently.

In wellness, those who are slow but steady always win; therefore persistence is more important than following stringent diets/heavy workouts and then letting it go!