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How many calories will I burn?
You will burn almost the same number of calories whether you walk or run for a mile - the major difference is you'll get there faster running. Things change a bit depending on your fitness levels and bodyweight, but this is a good general rule. This doesn't mean we should all give up running; running will place a greater strain on the aerobic system and increase fitness at a greater rate than walking. Walking however, will put less strain on the joints. Both are excellent forms of exercise.
Calories burned walking
| Speed/Pounds | 100 lb | 120 lb | 140 lb | 160 lb | 180 lb | 200 lb | 220 lb | 250 lb | 275 lb | 300 lb |
| 2.0mph | 57 | 68 | 80 | 91 | 102 | 114 | 125 | 142 | 156 | 170 |
| 2.5mph | 55 | 65 | 76 | 87 | 98 | 109 | 120 | 136 | 150 | 164 |
| 3.0mph | 53 | 64 | 74 | 85 | 95 | 106 | 117 | 133 | 146 | 159 |
| 3.5mph | 52 | 62 | 73 | 83 | 94 | 104 | 114 | 130 | 143 | 156 |
| 4.0mph | 57 | 68 | 80 | 91 | 102 | 114 | 125 | 142 | 156 | 170 |
| 4.5mph | 64 | 76 | 89 | 102 | 115 | 127 | 140 | 159 | 175 | 191 |
| 5.0mph | 73 | 87 | 102 | 116 | 131 | 145 | 160 | 182 | 200 | 218 |
How can I work out how many calories?
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