Walk to Lose Weight
Health
By Alexandra Wade - January 14, 2022

Maybe you have a friend who told you that she lost a lot of weight by walking. Or maybe, you’ve been thinking about starting a walking program to take off some extra pounds yourself. If so, congratulations! Walking is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to exercise. It can be as simple as walking around your neighborhood or as complex as participating in competitive racing. Walking is also one of the best forms of exercise because it’s easy on your joints, like your knees and hips, yet still provides numerous health benefits. However, if you want to lose weight, there are some things about walking that you should know. This article tells you how many calories you will burn by walking for different amounts of time and at different speeds, plus some tips on what you can do to lose the most weight by walking.

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