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Is walking one mile in 15 minutes light or moderate exercise?

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Moderate: Walking 1 mile in 15 minutes, or 4 miles per hour, is considered moderate intensity exercise.

Answered 6/25/2012

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A member asked:

Is walking one mile in 15 minutes light or moderate exercise?

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Dr. Janet Greenhut answered

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