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What would running on a tredmill fir 10mins a day 5 days a week do for you?

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Dr. Michael Roberts answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Better than nothing: You might be better off walking at a good pace for 20-30 minutes than using it for 10...But something is better than nothing.

Answered 10/30/2013

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