Health and Fitness Information CenterOne-Mile Walking TestThe simplest, safest, and least expensive exercise is walking. But how fast should you walk? Research has shown that walking at speeds of 3.5 to 4.5 miles an hour - that's brisk walking, not strolling - produces cardiovascular benefits.
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If you are thirty to sixty-nine years old and want to evaluate your general aerobic fitness level, walk one mile as fast as you can and time yourself. Then, compare your results with the following chart.
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