Many fitness experts recommend that you begin
your exercise routine by walking 30 to 60 minutes a day. The primary
benefits of walking are increased blood flow and circulation, improved
recovery, and a strengthened immune system.
Although walking is generally considered a good
start for your weight loss campaign, it may not be the prefered activity
if you are serious about burning fat. There are several reasons why
walking in not the best choice when it comes to fat loss.
Walking does not burn a lot of calories. For
example, you can burn more calories in 15 minutes of bicycling at a
high intensity level than you can in 45 minutes of easy walking. Another
downside to walking is that because it's generally low intensity it
results in only a small increase in metabolism that will only last approximately
1-2 hours after the walk.
So why then do so many fitness and health experts
recommend walking for weight loss? One reason is that people don't want
to hear that they have to work hard so they figure some activity is
better than none. Another reason is that the body burns more fat for
fuel when exercising at an easy pace, however, the total amount of energy
used is so small that you end up burning off little body fat.
There are many people who can benefit
from walking. Depending on your level of fitness and general health,
walking may be the only type of exercise that you can engage in. Remember
to check with your doctor before you start a walking for weight loss
program.
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