To increase cardiovacular fitness levels?
20 minutes, 2-5 times a week.
To lose weight?
20-30 minutes, 3 times a week.
To tone up?
2 sets of 15 reps, 2 times a week.
To maintain fitness/weight?
20-40 minutes, 3 times a week.
To increase flexibility?
5-10 minutes, every day.