While walking may not be a better workout, it may be a better exercise choice for some. The National Walkers Health Study, found that the energy used for moderate walking compared to vigorous running has similar reductions for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease.
Men age 17-25 should complete 5 miles in a 83 minute period and Men 25-35 should complete 5 miles in 87 minutes. Women in the 17-21 age range, should complete 5 miles in 85 minutes with Women 25-35 achieving 88 minutes.
Over 35s Men over 35 should complete 5 miles in a 90 minute period and Women over 35 should complete 5 miles in 92 minutes.
Over 60s Men over 60, should complete 5 miles in 93 minutes with Women over 60 managing it in 95.
Safety It goes without saying, consult your doctor before starting miles, especially as you get older, if you have health concerns or have not had a recent check up.
7 miles should take about 117 minutes on average.
Calories Burned in 1 hour 57 mins
Weight 100lb:325
Weight 120lb:390
Weight 125lb:406
Weight 150lb:488
Weight 175lb:569
Weight 200lb:650
Weight 250lb:813
Weight 300lb:975
Calories Burned in 40 minutes
Weight 100lb:111
Weight 120lb:133
Weight 125lb:139
Weight 150lb:167
Weight 175lb:194
Weight 200lb:222
Weight 250lb:278
Weight 300lb:333
Calories Burned in 40 minutes
Weight 100lb:111
Weight 120lb:133
Weight 125lb:139
Weight 150lb:167
Weight 175lb:194
Weight 200lb:222
Weight 250lb:278
Weight 300lb:333
Calories Burned in 45 minutes
Weight 100lb:125
Weight 120lb:150
Weight 125lb:156
Weight 150lb:188
Weight 175lb:219
Weight 200lb:250
Weight 250lb:313
Weight 300lb:375
Calories Burned in 1 hour 30 mins
Weight 100lb:250
Weight 120lb:300
Weight 125lb:313
Weight 150lb:375
Weight 175lb:438
Weight 200lb:500
Weight 250lb:625
Weight 300lb:750
Calories Burned in 2 hours
Weight 100lb:333
Weight 120lb:400
Weight 125lb:417
Weight 150lb:500
Weight 175lb:583
Weight 200lb:667
Weight 250lb:833
Weight 300lb:1000