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How Many Calories Do You Burn Running a Mile? See the Breakdown Based on Weight and Pace


Published on 2025-01-14 17:23:18 - MSN
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  • How Many Calories Do You Burn Running A Mile?

The article from MSN discusses how many calories are burned when running a mile, detailing the impact of various factors such as weight, pace, and terrain. It explains that the number of calories burned increases with body weight and running speed. For instance, a 120-pound person burns approximately 114 calories running a mile at a 10-minute pace, while a 180-pound person burns about 170 calories at the same pace. The article also notes that running uphill or on varied terrain can increase calorie burn due to the additional effort required. Furthermore, it provides a breakdown of calories burned per mile for different weights and speeds, highlighting that faster paces like a 6-minute mile significantly increase the caloric expenditure. The piece also touches on the benefits of running for weight loss and overall health, emphasizing that consistency and intensity play crucial roles in the effectiveness of running as a calorie-burning exercise.

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