How Effective Is Walking to lose weight?

Raj July 1, 2015

Walking to lose weight

Walking is really good and easy exercise for weight loss and body fitness. Those are not able to do another weight loss exercise, walking is the best exercise for them. It is not necessary to walk only on the ground. You can walk anywhere. Walking helps to burn fat and improve overall body fitness. You can use walking to lose weight and burning calories naturally. If you want to lose weight, then it is depends upon how much, how often and how fast you are walking.

How many calories we burn after walking?

Burning calories is depends upon your weight and how fast you are walking.

If you are walking 2 mile per 30 Minutes (2 mile / 30 minutes)

Weight 150 lbs (68Kg) – Burn approximately 90 calories
Weight 200 lbs (90Kg) – Burn approximately 120 calories
Weight 250 lbs (113Kg) – Burn approximately 150 calories
Weight 300 lbs (136Kg) – Burn approximately 180 calories
Weight 350 lbs (158Kg) – Burn approximately 210 calories

If you are walking 3 mile per 20 Minutes (3 mile / 20 minutes)

Weight 150 lbs (68Kg) – Burn approximately 120 calories
Weight 200 lbs (90kg) – Burn approximately 160 calories
Weight 250 lbs (113Kg) – Burn approximately 195 calories
Weight 300 lbs (136Kg) – Burn approximately 235 calories
Weight 350 lbs (158Kg) – Burn approximately 275 calories

You will see that burning calories is depending upon your fast walking. If you are walking slowly then there is no use of walking because it will not help you to burn more calories. Fast walking will burn body fat. If you are walking to lose weight then definitely after a few days you will see the amazing benefits of walking as below.

Benefits of walking

Burn calories
Helps to reduce body fat and belly
Boost metabolism
Boost energy level
Reduce bad cholesterol
Strengthens legs
Boost immune system
Improve blood circulation
Maintain normal blood pressure
Releases stress and tension
Helps to reduce extra sugar in blood. Reduces high blood sugar
Helps to fall asleep quickly
Very good for heart. Keeps away heart related problems

Include more walking to lose weight into your day

Do not use a car if you are going to the short distance
Do not use the lift, use the stairs
Do not sit for a long time if you are working in an office. Take a walk after an hour
Go for morning and evening walk
Morning and evening walk is always good for health
Always keep a water bottle with you to avoid dehydration