Short answer: this depends on your goals, current fitness levels, pre-existing health conditions, and lifestyle. “The amount of cardio exercise one should aim for varies significantly among individuals and depends on various factors," explains Joanna Meyer, personal trainer and director of Nordic Balance.
Some people, she says, may thrive on more extensive movement, while others may achieve their health and fitness objectives with less. “The key is to find a sustainable and enjoyable level of activity that supports one's health without causing burnout or injury.”