Do you like to walk? If so, that's good news, since many doctors recommend walking to lose weight. Unfortunately, it's a sad fact that for most Americans, the bulk of our weekly walking consists of going to and from our cars, homes, and office.
If you're like many people, you may be so busy that it's hard to make time for a walk. Let's look at a few facts about walking, and then explore a few simple steps you can take to help you walk your way to a leaner you!
Facts about walking:
1. When walking to lose weight, how much is enough? Most weight loss experts recommend 30-60 minutes of walking each day, six days a week. Another way to approach it is to shoot for 10,000 steps per day, or about 5 miles. It takes the average person about 60 minutes to walk 5 miles. (The number of steps includes those you take in your normal life, so about 45 minutes of walking should get you to your goal.)
2. How many calories does an hour of walking burn? According to the Mayo Clinic, this
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