Lose weight while walking: find out how many steps to take each day!
Regular exercise is an effective way to stay fit and healthy. In addition to helping you enjoy a healthier life, exercise also helps you manage your weight!
Walking is one of the most accessible and least risky forms of exercise that you can easily incorporate into your daily life.
How many steps do you need to take per day to lose weight? We tell you everything!
Walking, a sport with multiple health benefits.
Regular walking has many health benefits like strengthening the cardiovascular system , maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening muscles and bones, improving mental health, improving lung function as well as reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
A realistic goal to lose weight and be healthy
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) “ taking about 10,000 steps a day is the minimum activity required to stay in shape, preserve your health and control your weight. »
However, 76% of French people do not reach this number of steps (the national average being 7,889). In truth, walking for 30 to 90 minutes several days a week will go a long way in helping you lose weight.
For example, walking at a brisk pace for 30 minutes will burn about 100 to 300 calories . Walking is a totally free sport!
No need for equipment, a good pair of shoes will suffice. So get started now!
