Keep in mind that many people drop out of exercise because they perceive it as being too hard or painful. During the first four to eight weeks of exercise, intensity should be down and enjoyment up. Finally, let's look at how long each exercise session should last. Start off with short sessions, letting the body adapt gradually. Make it a goal to progress up to 20 consecutive minutes of exercise during the initial four to eight weeks.
Interval training is one way for beginners to work on endurance and take necessary rest breaks.
Another way to increase endurance gradually is to add two to three minutes of exercise each session, until one reaches the 20 minute goal. Start each exercise session with a low intensity warmup. Repeat this process at the end of each session to help pump blood back into the upper torso and decrease muscle soreness. Make sure to include muscle strengthening exercises in the routine. Increasing muscular strength will make activities of daily living easier and exercise more enjoyable.