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Minutes vs Miles: The Debate in Aerobic Tracking
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Are you tracking the right metrics in your workouts? Rob Maxwell tackles the age-old debate: should you measure your exercise by minutes or miles? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of each method. Discover why tracking miles can give you a clear, objective goal and how the caloric burn remains nearly identical whether you walk or run the same distance. We'll also delve into the science behind total work and caloric expenditure, helping you understand why aiming to burn a specific number of calories, like 500, can be a powerful gauge of your cardiovascular workout efficiency.
We also discuss the impact of fitness levels on group workouts and how focusing on duration rather than distance can lead to more synchronized sessions. Learn why indoor equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes might not be as accurate for distance measurement, and why time-based training could be a more reliable option. Plus, we touch on the pitfalls of becoming too obsessed with hitting specific mileage goals at the expense of listening to your body. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will help you make informed decisions and tailor your fitness routine to your personal goals.
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1. Minutes vs Miles: The Debate in Aerobic Tracking (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:08:07)
3. (Cont.) Minutes vs Miles: The Debate in Aerobic Tracking (00:08:47)
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