While walking isn’t the most strenuous form of exercise, it is very effective for losing weight, and weight loss is Dr Michael Mosley‘s speciality. He revealed people should be aiming for a certain amount of steps per day to burn as much body fat as possible.
Walking has a variety of benefits and can help speed up a person’s metabolism, boost their mood and their cognitive function.
During his podcast Just One Thing, the TV doctor explained that 10,000 steps is a good target to hit.
But he added that how and when people get those steps into their day can have a big impact on how beneficial their walk is.
Dr Mosley said: “There are loads of benefits for going for a walk at any time of day or night, but getting out and about in the morning really could have some added benefits.
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But researchers noted that a brisk walk can also burn extra calories and help with weight loss.
A 2017 study conducted by Ulster University also found that walking faster can boost its effectiveness by 20-50 percent.
The eight-week trial involved 50,000 people and their results saw a significant reduction in their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Source: Daily Express | Diet
