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Fat burning and exercise |
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Question: Which will burn more fat, walking or jogging? Answer: Walking a mile burns about the same number of calories as a mile of jogging. The important thing is to try to exercise at a level of moderate-intensity. This is equal to exercising at 60-85% of your maximum heart rate. To determine your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. Multiply that number by 0.6 or .85 in order to obtain the rate at 60-85%. Question: How long do I need work out before my body starts burning fat? Answer: An aerobic workout (like walking) for 30 to 45 minutes three times a week is enough to burn fat. |
Reviewed By: Monica Zangwill, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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