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Does jumping or walking help to loose weight?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Exercise does: If you can do this for 20 minute duration than yes it will, but don't increase your calories.

Dr Berg agreed

Answered 11/15/2013

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