This is the minimum amount of cardio you really need each week — and how to achieve it

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Cardio isn’t everyone’s first choice of workout — some of us prefer lifting heavy weights in the gym, while others prefer a gentle yoga class or strengthening Pilates workouts.

However, there is a minimum number of minutes you could (or should) spend on cardio to benefit from it, without trying to shoehorn another workout into your busy schedule. And unsurprisingly, it depends on your goals.