If your goal is to improve general health such as reducing the risk for heart disease, you do not have to perform 30 minutes of cardio all at one time. Research has shown that splitting cardiorespiratory exercise into smaller bouts of activity, such as three sessions of 10 minute bouts of activity can be just as helpful. As long as you are able to perform a minimum of 10 minutes per bout of exercise, you can consider your cardio sessions for the day as cumulative, allowing you to split up the time according to your personal preference. This can be particularly helpful for individuals who do not have time to devote 30 minutes at one time to exercise. It is also ideal for individuals who do not like cardio and find themselves having to mentally prepare for a large cardio session.
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