Hiking vs power walking — which burns more calories?

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If you take to one of the best treadmills or the great outdoors for your cardio fix, would power walking or hiking burn more calories? We explored which you should consider adding to your exercise routine this year if your goal is to lose weight, burn calories and boost your metabolism. Here’s what we found.

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