Comments on: Exercise: Miles vs. Time

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:05:49 +0000

Depends on the workout. If I’m running, then I definitely go by distance, but if I’m at the gym and on the elliptical or the stationary bike (which is very infrequently) I’ll go by time. That’s just what seems to work best for me, my training, and my schedule.

By: Quix

Quix — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:17:30 +0000

Some workouts it’s time, some distance, and I make sure to vary up the intensity. For example, I might go to dance class for an hour, or say I’m going to run for an hour or whatnot. Most times, it’s mileage, since I’m usually running. I’m going to run 6 miles, etc. When I do speed workouts, the intensity is a factor – ie a mile as fast as I can or sprints or whatever. Mixing it up is what keeps me from getting bored, if I do the same types of workouts over and over, it keeps it fun!

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:36:47 +0000

I focus on miles. If I just have to focus on time, there’s more incentive to go slowly. If I know I have to run 10 miles one morning before work, I run more quickly to get it done! But I usually work out for long enough that there’s not a big risk of going too fast. It would be impossible for me to do 5k pace for 10 miles and I know that, so I run at the fastest sustainable pace for me.

By: Lara (Thinspired)

Lara (Thinspired) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:58:13 +0000

My natural tendency is to focus on distance, but I’m trying to pay more attention to duration + intensity lately. I think it helps up the calorie burn!

By: ~Carla~

~Carla~ — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:33:27 +0000

Great post!!! I workout 5-6x week… I guess I focus on “time”… i’ll do a 30-45 min. workout in the morning, but I do work up a good sweat and get my heartrate up there. I want to work on my abs more though, so going to get in another 15 min every night of ab work to see if I can get the results I want!

By: Boo's Place

Boo's Place — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:21:59 +0000

I just found your site today and glad I did. I find it to have alot of info that is really helpful! Personally I have concentrate more on getting so much time into my workout but, lately I do have been more focused on the intensity. I don’t think its really about how long your workout is but how hard your working your body.

By: DownsizingDoc

DownsizingDoc — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:39:24 +0000

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By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:52:19 +0000

Distance, but the amount changes daily. I just decide before I start how far I am going to walk, then I do it.

By: fittingbackin

fittingbackin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:44:07 +0000

I never focus on time – it’s all about distance for me! I can remember when I started working out and decided to do “3 miles a day.” Everyone was like do 30 minutes a day and you’ll be fine… I was like no! That’s only 2 miles for me – I need to do 3 miles, as long as it takes! haha I find I work out much longer if I focus on distance for sure!

By: Menden @ Skinny Menny

Menden @ Skinny Menny — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:12:40 +0000

Great post! For me, during and individual workout I focus on a distance goal. But I always try to reach a total time each week of working out, like 5 hours a week. So I guess I focus on both!