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What is the best exercise to cover 4 miles in?

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enfable | 14:55 Wed 11th Jul 2012 | Health & Fitness
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If I was to cover 4 miles on a daily basis what would be the best exercise to cover it in? Time is not a factor so would be the best option be; a brisk walk, jogging, running or cycling or are there any other options?
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Walking, jogging or running will be better long term because they are load bearing activities. You will derive a greater benefit from load bearing activity, assuming your joints are up to it, than you would from cycling, rowing or swimming.

Varying how you take your exercise is a good idea though so mixing up cycling and walking/jogging would be more...
15:20 Wed 11th Jul 2012
Cycling is a good form of exercise. Jogging and running can upset your knees, so a brisk walk would be good.
Swimming?
It depends on things such as how fit you are now and how good your running shoes are. If you are not used to exercise then a brisk walk is a good starting point. I run a lot but it can be bad for your joints.
I used to jog to one lamp post and walk to the next, trouble was I was jogging and ran out of lamposts
LOL magicmick
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Thank you both for your quick replys. Swimming unfortunately isn't an option, as it needs to be overland. I've been walking briskly what I think is around 3 miles a day for 5 weeks. It takes me 45 - 50 mins, there is a steep hill (uphill first, then downhill) at the end and once I've completed it I am breathing heavily and begining to sweat. Hopefully that gives you some idea of my fitness level. I feel fitter than I was when I started and want to go a little further now. So looks like cycling or a brisk walk. Suppose I could alternate.
Walking, jogging or running will be better long term because they are load bearing activities. You will derive a greater benefit from load bearing activity, assuming your joints are up to it, than you would from cycling, rowing or swimming.

Varying how you take your exercise is a good idea though so mixing up cycling and walking/jogging would be more interesting.
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Oh, thanks to magicmick too, lol.
I'm sorry, I wasn't very clear, if you are wanting to lose weight load bearing activity will deliver a quicker result.

What is your objective in your exercise regime?
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Just to get fitter. I am going travelling in October and want to make sure I can do long treks in the mountains. Weight isn't an issue but I have high blood pressure - this is under control with medication though.
isn´t a good bonk equal to a 2 mile jog

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