How much do you need to walk to lose weight!

Walking is one of the harmless forms of exercise. You can get the result as much as you want. You can lose 0.46 kg (1 pound) or more per week just with the help of walking. It all depends on how much you’re walking. If facts are to be believed, you can lose 9 kgs of weight just by walking, without even hitting the gym.

You can get toned legs while shedding the extra kilos just by the means of this simple exercise. All you need to do is to learn how you can use this exercise strategically to lose weight.

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How to lose weight by walking?

The number of calories that you burn while walking depends solely on your body weight and your speed. If you walk with the pace of 6km/hr, you’re going to burn 400 calories per hour.

But this doesn’t mean that you need to walk only 6 km a day. If you walk 4 km a day, you will burn 300 extra calories in a day. There is a device called pedometer, which helps you burn calories while walking.

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All you need to know about pedometer

You can increase your chances of losing weight by investing in a quality pedometer or a wristband to track your daily calorie intake and loss.

It is a gadget which can be worn close to your hip region. And what’s the plus point is that it very lightweight and is packed with many features.

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How much walking do you need to lose weight?
On an average, a person needs to take around 2000 steps to lose weight. You’re going to burn 100 calories for each mile. The pedometer will note down your steps and the calories you burn subsequently. You can track down your own progress and manage your walking schedule. You can simply add the steps to your daily walking routine.

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•  1.6 km (1 mile) = 2000 steps+100 calories burned
•  0.45 kgs (1 pound) = 3500 calories
•  Lose 0.45 kg (1 pound) weight per week = burn 500 calories daily
•  So you need to take 10000 steps daily to lose 0.45 kg (1 pound) weight per week.

Here are some ideas which will help you walk even during a busy day

•  Don’t use the public or personal transport for short distances. Walk to your workplace or the bus stand.
•  Park the car away from your office so you have to walk the distance.
•  Walk to your nearest station instead of taking a bus or an auto.
•  Use the stairs instead of the lift.
•  Walk your children to school.

You can keep track of the calories you’re burning and the calories you’re taking with the help of the pedometer.