What is the best exercise to cover 4 miles in?

[enfable]

If I was to cover 4 miles on a daily basis what would be the best exercise to cover it in? Time is not a factor so would be the best option be; a brisk walk, jogging, running or cycling or are there any other options?

[tenrec]

Cycling is a good form of exercise. Jogging and running can upset your knees, so a brisk walk would be good.

[factor-fiction]

Swimming?
It depends on things such as how fit you are now and how good your running shoes are. If you are not used to exercise then a brisk walk is a good starting point. I run a lot but it can be bad for your joints.

[magicmick]

I used to jog to one lamp post and walk to the next, trouble was I was jogging and ran out of lamposts

[tenrec]

LOL magicmick

[enfable]

Thank you both for your quick replys. Swimming unfortunately isn't an option, as it needs to be overland. I've been walking briskly what I think is around 3 miles a day for 5 weeks. It takes me 45 - 50 mins, there is a steep hill (uphill first, then downhill) at the end and once I've completed it I am breathing heavily and begining to sweat. Hopefully that gives you some idea of my fitness level. I feel fitter than I was when I started and want to go a little further now. So looks like cycling or a brisk walk. Suppose I could alternate.

[EcclesCake]

Walking, jogging or running will be better long term because they are load bearing activities. You will derive a greater benefit from load bearing activity, assuming your joints are up to it, than you would from cycling, rowing or swimming.

Varying how you take your exercise is a good idea though so mixing up cycling and walking/jogging would be more interesting.

[enfable]

Oh, thanks to magicmick too, lol.

[EcclesCake]

I'm sorry, I wasn't very clear, if you are wanting to lose weight load bearing activity will deliver a quicker result.

What is your objective in your exercise regime?

[enfable]

Just to get fitter. I am going travelling in October and want to make sure I can do long treks in the mountains. Weight isn't an issue but I have high blood pressure - this is under control with medication though.

[piggynose]

isn´t a good bonk equal to a 2 mile jog