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How often should you go for a run in a week and how long for?
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150 min per week: In general it is a good idea to exercise like running at least 4 times per week with each section about 35-40 mins.
Answered 5/12/2014
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Running.: The surgeon general informs us to run on most days of the week, so perhaps five or six days per week would be great. Not seven days - give yourself a chance to rest. Start running 25 minutes per session, as you need at least 20 minutes of sustained heart rate elevation for the cardiovascular benefit, and build up from there as your tolerance for exercise improves.
Answered 1/6/2016
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