How many calories does one hour of walking burn?

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I am planning to walk one hour every day (or every other day if every day isn't necessary). I plan to walk briskly and quickly. Can I burn a good amount of calories doing this? I am trying not to run because I have been getting bad knee and ankle pain (I used to run 30-40 minutes) and I have good running shoes with cushion insoles.
3 miles

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It really depends on how far you get in the hour

I want to start running again, but I have bad knees & ankles. What should I do?

hyprmandi0

I have had bad knees and ankles since junior high. I am now in college and want to start working out more. Specifically, I want to start running again. I've been running/jogging a mile about once a week, but my ankle gives out on me about half-way through (I usually power walk after that). I wear an ankle brace and a knee brace while running, and make sure to watch that I'm not running inappropriately. Is there maybe a certain kind of shoe I should be looking for? Any other suggestions?

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I suggest Asics for shoes. I run 4 or 5 days a week and they are the only shoes that I like and they also last longer than the average shoe. Also, I just got this thing that goes under your knee called a "knee strap" they have them at Dick's Sporting Goods and it goes right under your knee cap to give you extra support.

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What is a good way to strengthen your knees?

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Kegger

I've been running a lot more recently and one of my knees has started to hurt a lot during and for awhile after I run. I plan on buying a knee brace to help support it, but is there any way to strengthen them so that it can take on my runs?

I'm already planning on buying new better running shoes so I don't need advice about that, thank you.
Also, I do realize that running is bad for your knees, I don't need any lectures on that.

Thanks in advance!

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I had to have arthroscopic on both knees and was scheduled for a total knee replacement.
I started to exercise at the gym with the Dr suggestion. I use the machine as I sit and lift up the leg, and the next machine that I sit and pull down the leg with weights.
I cannot believe the change. I have stopped using a cane and occasionally a walker.
He did tell me to stop running although I feel so good that I just do a fast shuffle at times.

What are some good running shoes at a reasonable price?

Steph

My name is Stephanie and I'm 25. I recently purchased a pair of Nike Reax Run III shoes at $70 which is a reasonable price to me. They are the worst running shoes I've ever owned. They gave me shin splits and they also cause me to have knee pain which I never had before. In my opinion they are a very hard shoe with very little shock absorption. I was very disappointed to say the least. Can anyone tell me some names of good comfortable shoes with good shocks?

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Honestly, most good shoes will run you between $90-$130. It sounds expensive, but that's the reality.

Depending on your location, your best bet is a running specialty store. The staff frequently know the shoes well, as well as biomechanics and can usually recommend a good pair.

Stay away from any Nike Shox, Nike Lunar Trainer or Nike Frees. They're all colossal wastes of money.

And if $90-$130 sounds like a lot, think of it this way: $100 spent on shoes you'll enjoy and use is much better than $70 that ends up in the closet.

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What is a good way to strengthen your knees?

best running shoes bad knees image

Kegger

I've been running a lot more recently and one of my knees has started to hurt a lot during and for awhile after I run. I plan on buying a knee brace to help support it, but is there any way to strengthen them so that it can take on my runs?

I'm already planning on buying new better running shoes so I don't need advice about that, thank you.
Also, I do realize that running is bad for your knees, I don't need any lectures on that.

Thanks in advance!

Answer
I had to have arthroscopic on both knees and was scheduled for a total knee replacement.
I started to exercise at the gym with the Dr suggestion. I use the machine as I sit and lift up the leg, and the next machine that I sit and pull down the leg with weights.
I cannot believe the change. I have stopped using a cane and occasionally a walker.
He did tell me to stop running although I feel so good that I just do a fast shuffle at times.

What are some good running shoes at a reasonable price?

Steph

My name is Stephanie and I'm 25. I recently purchased a pair of Nike Reax Run III shoes at $70 which is a reasonable price to me. They are the worst running shoes I've ever owned. They gave me shin splits and they also cause me to have knee pain which I never had before. In my opinion they are a very hard shoe with very little shock absorption. I was very disappointed to say the least. Can anyone tell me some names of good comfortable shoes with good shocks?

Answer
Honestly, most good shoes will run you between $90-$130. It sounds expensive, but that's the reality.

Depending on your location, your best bet is a running specialty store. The staff frequently know the shoes well, as well as biomechanics and can usually recommend a good pair.

Stay away from any Nike Shox, Nike Lunar Trainer or Nike Frees. They're all colossal wastes of money.

And if $90-$130 sounds like a lot, think of it this way: $100 spent on shoes you'll enjoy and use is much better than $70 that ends up in the closet.

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