A 170 pound man wants to design a workout (on a treadmill) that will expend 300 kcal.  He wants to walk 45 min. at a speed of 3.5 mph.  What elevation does he need to set the treadmill to complete this workout?

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A 170 pound man wants to design a workout (on a treadmill) that will expend 300 kcal.  He wants to walk 45 min. at a speed of 3.5 mph.  What elevation does he need to set the treadmill to complete this workout?

 

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