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Is walking 2 miles a day adequate?
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For what: Depends upon your goal. Do you want exercise, conditioning or weight loss or a combination of all three.
Answered 4/7/2016
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Sounds good.: Any exercise is helpful and healthful. That sounds like it may take you about thirty minutes, which is good exercise time.
Answered 9/8/2016
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