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Why walking isn't enough when it comes to exercise

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Why walking isn't enough when it comes to exercise
By Angela Haupt
Editor, Health and Wellness

I walk my dog a few miles every morning, and like to think I can cross "exercise" off my to-do list for the day. But as Ashley Mateo reports, walking has limitations—and not every walk counts as a workout.

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Today's newsletter was written by Angela Haupt and edited by Mandy Oaklander.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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