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Well, if you haven't done this kind of physical exercise in a while, you don't need to do it for a long time in the beginning. If 20 minutes is tolerable, but it gets worse after that, then you should stop there and gradually increase the time.

20 minutes is nothing; it won't really achieve anything and will just waste a lot of time on preparation. I understand that sports, especially for weight loss, always involves overcoming challenges, etc. But this is just ridiculous.

20 minutes of training will improve your stamina, and then you won't die after 30 minutes. And if you feel bad after 30 minutes, it's probably because your pace is off, which is also counterproductive.

I would double Revan's time if there hasn't been any serious cardiovascular exercise recently, or if there has been a long break; 20-30 minutes is more than enough for the first time. And you also need to find your own pace to maintain it comfortably over the distance.

Well, I wasn't dying so much from the shortness of breath as from the heaviness in my legs. I have very weak legs, which is why I've avoided running since childhood, because it's just a pathetic sight. But I probably can't complain about my breathing and pulse. The main thing is to drink water in time so that my overall condition doesn't deteriorate.
But the load on my legs is painful in itself. I can't usually walk for long either; my legs get tired quickly and tell me to go away. But I think that excess weight, which I've gained rapidly in recent years, also plays a significant role.
In general, even for some level of effectiveness, you need to run for at least 40 minutes, not even half an hour. And only then does some fat burning begin, which is what I'm getting into this mess for.

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I'll double down on Revan. If there hasn't been any serious cardio exercise before, or if there's been a long break, 20-30 minutes is more than enough for the first time. And you also need to find your own pace so that you can maintain it over the distance.

I don't have any problems with the pace either; I figured out what's more or less optimal for me a couple of years ago. I haven't tried to run at supersonic speed, only to collapse in the middle of the park.

Well, if the problem is only with weak muscles, then it can be solved in the same way – with regular, but not overly strenuous, workouts. At first, it’s not even necessary to run; you can simply walk at a brisk pace – this is much more effective than it might seem at first glance. In any case, the main thing is not to injure yourself and understand that noticeable results will not appear quickly, regardless of the chosen method.

Throughout the past year, while still living in Komsomolsk and working as a journalist, I was constantly on the move. I had to rush all over the city because I don't have a car and don't expect to get one anytime soon. Also, there was a kind of competition for the driver, as he was also needed by the advertising department, the logistics department, and other employees. And somehow, all this daily fast walking didn't help at all.

Once, when I was a kid, I ran around a lot and could barely breathe for three days afterward.

Running with water?! I don't really judge those who want to ruin their health in this way, but it doesn't quite fit with the rest of the text. In general, it's a question of pace. If you push hard and even accelerate during the last kilometer, half an hour will be enough.

Lol, you can't exercise without water; you can get seriously dehydrated and even die. Not to mention that it's practically suicide in hot weather. But if you're working out while drinking some cola or beer (to lose and gain weight at the same time), then yeah, you can confidently order your coffin.

Where did you get this information? I'm completely serious; every trainer, from a five-year-old Wushu practitioner to an MMA champion at eighteen, strictly told me: not only during training, but also for about fifteen minutes afterward, I shouldn't drink anything. At most, I could rinse my mouth and spit it out immediately. And everyone followed this rule, and no one died.

Where did you get this information? I'm completely serious; every trainer, from a five-year-old Wushu practitioner to an MMA champion at eighteen, strictly forbade me from drinking anything for at least fifteen minutes after training. At most, they allowed rinsing my mouth and spitting it out immediately. Everyone followed this rule, and no one died.

A friend who is a doctor and has been doing cardio and strength training for many years, and running whenever possible. Considering her medical knowledge and the excellent results she has achieved, I tend to trust her opinion on these matters.

If you push too hard, especially with excess weight and on asphalt rather than dirt, you risk damaging your knees.

In my opinion, there is no definitive answer to whether or not to drink, and even the opinions of experts differ.