when walking for health, how much time is considered good for walking a mile?

Answer 1

the answer varies depending on your physical condition. What you want to do is to get your heart rate into a zone appropriate for the kind of shape you are in and your fitness goals. You are looking for a pace that will elevate your heart rate into the beneficial zone, but not so high as to endanger your health. So depending on your age, weight and condition, the rate you are shooting for will vary.

I believe the average person walks about 3 miles an hour when they are just walking to get somewhere, so I would recommend that you start with a goal that is near that to see how your body responds. Then gradually increase your pace to acheive your desired exercise heart rate.

Please see a doctor for a routine physical and ask him or her what your target rate should be. To measure your rate, put your fingertips to your wrist or neck (right front) until you feel your pulse. count the beats for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 for your heart rate.

Answer 2

Believe it or not, a mile is a mile as far as the brain and body determine for calories, no matter how long it takes a person to walk it. It will burn the same calories whether you go slow or fast as long as you walk fast enough to raise your heart rate level. If you just stroll on your walk, then the body manufactures that differently than it does walking due to your heart rate levels being more normal. Whether you run or walk, the body will still only burn so many calories per that mile. If you want the best results, keep your walk in your 'target zone' during your walk and your body will process your calories more effeciently for triming and losing weight as well as building a good heart muscle. Your target zone will change as you get more in shape so keep a good watch on that.

Answer 3

Well, it will all depend on how tall you are and what your physical fitness level is...if you are shorter, you will take more time, if you are normally sedentary, it will take a while to gain speed, but whats more important is your heart rate. During the middle of your walk, keep walking, but take your heart rate, and if you are in a fat loss or cardio level (depending on your goals) then you are walking fast enough, since the goal is to get your heart rate up to do some work. There are a bunch of calculators and charts on the net telling you what heart rate is considered fat burning and cardio depending on your specifics.

Answer 4

Start out at 13 to 15 min.( if you are in poor shape). You should take off 30 seconds every other time (or every 3rd time if you are really huffing and puffing) you walk until you are down to 10 minutes a mile.

Answer 5

about 8-10 minutes : )

Answer 6

15 min max i would have to say 10min