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Joni Hyde is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of WorkoutsForWomen.com

Q. How hard to I need to work to gain the benefits of my daily jogging? Is a slow jog enough to give me a cardio workout?

A. The American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM) clearly outlines a range of recommendations regarding frequency, intensity and duration of cardiovascular activity for cardiovascular health benefits.


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Their recommendations are 20 to 60 minutes, 3 to 5 times each week at 60 to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate.

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