In the process of losing weight, changing of lifestyle routines in various ways plays a great importance. The crucial part of these changes should be the regular exercises.
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Various forms of exercises give different results. Walking is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise, as it boosts blood circulation, accelerates metabolism and increases the heart rate.
In order to lose excess pounds by walking you need to know how long and what should be a speed of walking.
WALKING TO LOSE WEIGHT
According to the scientists walking burns calories and fat, if you do it for 250 minutes weekly, which is equal to 500 calories daily and the result will be to drop a pound.
USE A PEDOMETER
It is always necessary to measure physical activities, so when it comes to walking you should count your steps by a pedometer, which will also keep a track of the burnt calories.
HOW MANY STEPS YOU NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT
Fitness experts recommend walking at least 5 miles daily in order to lose a pound a week. Here are some facts about walking:
– 1 Mile = 2000 steps which will burn 100 calories
– To lose 1 pound in a week you need to burn 500 calories a day
– You should walk 10,000 steps a day.
You need a schedule for walking which will show you the number of steps daily.
Besides the schedule of walking, you can walk to work, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and walk your children to school, to add up to the step target.
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