How Many Miles Should You Walk or Jog to Lose Weight?
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Walk or Jog 3 to 4 Miles Daily
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Walk 3 to 4 miles an hour, daily, at moderate intensity. To lose weight effectively, the calories you burn from physical activities must be higher than the calories from food you consume. According to Mayo Clinic, 3,500 calories equal 1 pound of fat, so it is recommended that a person walk 3 to 4 miles daily, at moderate intensity, to burn those calories for weight loss.
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Walk or Jog 4.5 to 5 Miles for Greater Weight Loss
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Change the intensity of your workout by increasing the amount of miles you walk or jog. According to Good House Keeping, taking 10,000 steps a day, which converts to between 4.5 to 5 miles keeps you healthy and assists you in losing weight. These miles can be broken down into several parts. Good Housekeeping, recommends breaking it down into three 20 minutes walks and two 30 minutes walks.
Bottom Line
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Increasing the amount of miles you walk or jog will increase the amount of weight you want to lose. Walking or jogging for 3 to 4 miles daily will increase the amount of calories burnt from physical activities needed to counter calories from food intake. However, walking 4.5 to 5 miles daily takes you even further in your goal to lose weight.
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