Walking for weight loss: How many steps to do every day to lose weight – Daily Star – Daily Star


You don’t need to rely on fancy equipment or gym memberships in order to lose weight.

Fighting the flab can be as easy as going for a stroll every day.

So how many steps should you complete to start seeing results?

Here’s everything you need to know about walking for weight loss.

How many minutes should you walk each day?

The NHS recommends power walking for 10 minutes every day.

It explains: “Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

“Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.

“You don’t have to walk for hours.

“A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.”

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WALK THE WALK: Stroll for at least ten minutes a day to see the best results (Pic: GETTY)

How many steps should you do every day?

Dr  Yoshiro Hatano was the first to encourage his followers to complete 10,000 steps every day.

These guidelines have been adopted by many popular fitness trackers, including the FitBit.

The World Health Organisation and American Heart Foundation have also backed the initiative in the past.

Completing 10,000 strides will see you burn around 400-500 calories each day.

While the steps target can be used as a general guide, it’s important not to push your body too far.

The elderly and those with chronic conditions or health problems may find it tricky to span the distance.

Research has also shown that brisk walking can be just as effective as covering a lot of ground.

Getting your heart rate pumping for five to ten minutes could be all it takes to see results.

Before making any major changes to your fitness regime, it’s advisable to seek the advice of your GP.

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