How Many Miles on a Treadmill Should I Walk?

The treadmill helps the body burn calories.

Recognized Benefits

According to Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Health & Fitness, doing a three-mile walk at 4 mph hour is fine for someone who is looking for a basic exercise program on a treadmill. It's a great start to help the body burn calories.

Factor in Burning Calories

Walking only three miles at 4 mph might not be a challengin workout. At such a distance and speed, a person is likely to burn only a few calories, Heaner said. To help the body burn more calories, a person needs to take longer walks and increase her walking speed.

Bottom Line

Walking on treadmill provides a great cardiovascular workout. There is really not a set distance and speed a person should walk on a treadmill. To burn more calories, a person should either walk faster or do more miles.

References

• MSN Health & Fitness: Weight Loss (Expert Advice) - Elliptical or Treadmill?
• Diet Health Club: How to burn calories on a treadmill

Resources

• Fitness Magazine: Treadmill Workouts