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A member asked:
How much should an 50 yr walk in a week to stay fit?
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3miles 4 times: A minimum of 3 miles 4 days a week will give you most of the health benefits you are looking for.
Answered 11/2/2015
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At least 30 mins/day: Probably 60 minutes is a better number. It is not just how long you walk but your speed is important too. You should try to walk at a speed of 1 mile in 15 minutes. The most effective exercise is interval training. You walk at 4 mph for 2 min, then speed up to 6-7mph for 1 min, back to 4mph for 2 min, then 6-7mph for 1 min. If you do interval training, you only need to walk 25 minutes total.
Answered 6/20/2014
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