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A member asked:
I am just relearning to walk. i am 70" tall, gone from 168-179. i walk 40 min once/day. how many calories am i burning. all charts i find start at 2mph?
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See an exercise phys: You cannot calculate calories burned solely from time walked. You also need information on speed and terrain. An exercise physiologist is trained to work out both what an exercise is doing and what exercise is appropriate for you.
Answered 6/18/2015
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