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Trying to walk for an hour a day. is this sufficient exercise for good health, or do i need to do something more intense?
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Walking for health.: It depends on your speed. You need to walk at a speed of 65-85% of you target heart rate for a total of 30 minutes at a session for good cardio benefits.
Answered 7/20/2015
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