Q I'm so busy I barely have time to exercise. At minimum, what kind of exercise should I do for metabolic syndrome?
A Combining aerobic and strength exercise is most effective. If you're short on time, start with brisk walking for 30 minutes daily and light strength training twice a week. Just breaking up your sitting time frequently also helps.
Detailed Answer
For metabolic syndrome, it is recommended to combine aerobic exercise that burns visceral fat with strength exercise that preserves muscle mass. If you lack time, do aerobic activity like brisk walking or cycling split into about 150 minutes a week, and add light strength training at least twice a week. Because sitting for long periods is itself harmful to metabolism, getting up and moving every hour is also meaningful.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we view exercise as "a process of burning accumulated surplus and reviving circulation." But a body whose metabolism is greatly pressed down sometimes won't shed weight through exercise alone; when we release circulation and boost digestion and metabolism, the same exercise draws a better response. So rather than strenuous exercise, we guide you toward activity you can keep up steadily, while supporting metabolic recovery together.
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