lose weight walking

If you’re not losing weight walking then you’re not walking enough days and fast enough.

Research shows that walking done at a brisk pace, 12-14 minute miles, is only 10% less effective than jogging and running. !0% percent less effective, what does this mean? It means, that I typically burn 705 calories walking 4.36 miles in 59.56 minutes which is 13’44″ minute miles, if you can’t lose weight doing this then there are other issues. Please see your doctor and email me, I’ll help you without all the ‘gym rat’ judgement you get from most fitness people or trainers.

Here’s the math, if I had ran the same distance, I would have burned only 10% more calories or 775.5 calories. Come on, walking is the perfect exercise and is a great way to start exercising if you’ve been out of a regular exercise routine. The best thing about walking, most people are ready to go and you can do it 4-5 days a week just make sure you start with the correct distance for your level of fitness. And the weight will come off, careful and slowly over a longer period of time which is how you want to lose weight anyway.

If you’re walking and not losing weight, email me and I’ll help you figure it out.

Here’s a story appearing in Women’s Health, “Walking Workout ” written by Keri Glassman, a weight lose expert, where a reader write in a very common question.

 

Question: I’m on my feet all day. Do I need to hit the gym, too?
Submitted By MW, of Pueblo, CO

Answer: If you’re walking from 9 to 5 and the numbers on the scale are stagnant or heading in the wrong direction, then yes, a more intense workout may be in order. Even walking nonstop, you wouldn’t burn much more than 500 calories in a typical workday. Aim for 20 to 30 minutes of strength training followed by 20 minutes of intense cardio, such as intervals, three times a week. You’ll get a metabolism boost and burn extra calories.

 

Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program.
Your physician is your very best resource.