Walking For Loosing Weight

      The number of calories you can burn by walking is determined by your body weight and walking pace. On average, if you walk at a pace of 4 miles per hour (a common pace) you can burn roughly 400 calories per hour.

           You don’t necessarily need to go 4 miles a day. As an example, if you commit to walking 3 extra miles, they would be burning an extra 300 calories a day. You can even walk a shorter distance than that and combine it with your daily schedule.

                          

 How to keep Walking Interesting

•  Walking the same old track can become boring so keep your routine interesting by switching things around.

• Walk outdoors at different parks, different neighborhoods and bring along music to enjoy, motivate and energize you to complete your daily walk.

• Don’t let cold winter weather hold you back from your daily walk. Invest in a treadmill and place it in front of a window or television. You can enjoy viewing nature by glaring out the window during your routine or point the treadmill towards your television and savor every minute of your favorite show.

• You can also invite a family member or friend along. Even if they join you only once a week, it is still a beneficial way to mix up your routine.

• Keep it interesting and switch up your routine as much as you like.                     

How Often Do You Walk

         

          Before you begin your walking routine you will want to consult with your primary physician to assure you are healthy to participate in the activity.     

         Once you receive your physician’s approval, you will want to begin walking three days per week for 15 to 20 minutes. Then you will want to gradually increase the frequency until you are walking 30 to 60 minutes per day almost every day of the week.