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Please explain how long should we spend jogging every day for a good cardio workout?

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Dr. Orlando Deffer answered

Exercise: As long as you elevate your heart rate to at least 85% of the maximum predicted and maintain for 10-15 mins is a good starting point and build on it as you improve.

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Please explain how long should we spend jogging every day for a good cardio workout?

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Dr. Orlando Deffer answered

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