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The Amount of Calories Burned in 30 Minutes of Easy Jogging

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lisa Sefcik

Jogging is a more leisurely form of running. This high-impact, vigorous-intensity exercise may be the perfect calorie burner if you only have 30 minutes of the day to spare. However, in addition to how long you jog, the number of calories you burn depends on other factors, such as your weight and the rate of your pace.

Lisa Sefcik has been writing professionally since 1987. Her subject matter includes pet care, travel, consumer reviews, classical music and entertainment. She's worked as a policy analyst, news reporter and freelance writer/columnist for Cox Publications and numerous national print publications. Sefcik holds a paralegal certification as well as degrees in journalism and piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin.