How Long Should I Walk To Lose Weight

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Good Question, and one I get in my Mailbox a couple times every month. Brisk walking will help you lose weight, but you have to start eating healthy by lowering your calorie intake to about 1500 a day. Which means you have to stop drinking calories. There are plenty of no-calorie drinks on the market, but if you want to clean your body of toxins you should drink water. You can flavor your water with fruit or vegetables. I like slices of cucumber or you can use slices of orange or lemon. Use fresh fruit or vegetable, not something that comes in a can or jar.

Walking continuously for 30 minutes or more is best for fat-burning. It takes that long for the body to burn enough calories that it needs to release fat from your fat cells and use it for fuel. Walk most days of the week for at least 30 minutes extra to burn an extra 1000 to 3000 calories per week and to improve your metabolism each day.
How Far Would I Walk in 30 Minutes?
If you walk at a brisk walking pace for 30 minutes, the distance you will cover would be 1.5 to 2 miles.
In kilometers, that is 2.5 to 3.3 kilometers.
Weight Loss Walking Workout
A walking workout of 30 to 60 minutes at 50-70% of your maximum heart rate is recommended for walking for weight loss. Use the Target Heart Rate Calculator to find the right heart rate, which varies by age. Vary your speed to stay in your target heart rate.
Start with walking at an easy pace for five to 10 minutes.
Stop and do some stretches and flexibility exercises.
Walk at a brisk pace at your target heart rate for 30-60 minutes.
Cooldown at a slower pace for 5 minutes.
Finish with some gentle stretches.
For longer walks, walk 30-60 minutes at your target heart rate and slow a bit to complete 90 or 120 minutes at a comfortable pace.
What if I Can't Walk for 30 Minutes?
Start the Walking Plan to build up your time and endurance.
If your schedule doesn't permit walking continuously for 30 minutes, break it up into walking two or three times a day for shorter periods of at least 10 minutes at a brisk pace. Always warm-up for 5 minutes at an easy pace no matter what duration you will be walking.
How Long Should I Walk Each Week?
For weight loss, it is recommended that you walk most days of the week. You should walk five days per week at a minimum. If you can walk every day, that is even better.
Try not to skip more than one day in a row. Consistency is good for burning calories and improving your metabolism, as well as for building new habits.
Your total time spent walking per week should be five to 10 hours.
On your non-walking days, try some strength training exercises.
If you find yourself worn out, take a day off. But be sure to get back walking the following day.
I don't think walking to lose weight has to do with distance. The best program I know is the 10,000 steps a day plan. You need a pedometer. You might find one at Walmart but any sporting goods store will sell them. I bought mine for $7.95. You put it on when you first get up and wear it all day and the object is to walk 10,000 steps every day. You have all day so don't try and do it all at once. I walked 30 minutes first thing in the morning, went along my normal day, and walked after dinner to make up the difference. You do this every day and that's all the exercise you need.f you really want to lose your body fat then look for my e-books at the websites listed below. You'll get information on Healthy eating, exercise, and diet. Instead of spending hours on the internet reading dozens of posts, you can save time by picking up one of my e-books. 


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