Walking can be just as effective as other weight loss exercises. Walking is also one of the easiest ways to burn calories since you can do it everywhere. To lose weight, you need to go far enough to burn more calories than you take in. If your walking steps and speed are enough to achieve this, you will lose weight over time.

The number of calories burned from walking depends on many factors such as: bodyweight, speed of walking, gender, weight, height, and nutrition. The more you walk at high speed and the healthier you eat, the more weight you will lose.

According to the American Council on Exercise, an average person can burn around 3,500 calories per week by walking 10,000 steps a day. In addition, although 5,000 steps are considered less active compared to 10,000 steps, it can still create the calorie deficit required to achieve weight loss.

The number of steps you aim for in a day should be based on your target goal and how much weight you want to lose in a certain timeframe. If your goal is to shed extra pounds over a longer duration, then 5,000 steps a day is a good target to follow. However, if you want to burn more calories in a short time, go for 10,000 steps at least. Note that the more steps you walk at high speed, the more calories you burn.

Tips to involve more walking in your daily tasks:

  • Use the stairs instead of elevator.
  • Park the car farther from the mall or office.
  • Take walking breaks in the workday.
  • After work, do a quick tour of the neighborhoods.
  • Walk while talking on the phone.
  • Walk while waiting for appointments instead of sitting in the waiting room.
  • Go for 10–15-minute walks at different times of the day (morning, afternoon, and evening). At the end of the day, you will accumulate 30 minutes of walking and more.

Remember the time you spend walking counts as your daily steps. Always keep a pedometer with you to keep a track of your steps or use the Dario App. And remember, walking only leads to weight loss if you eat healthily.

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