Does going for a walk even do anything weight wise?

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  • AlexandraLove
    AlexandraLove Posts: 35
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    Walking is good for you! Walking a mile and running a mile will burn the same number of calories. But I know what you mean, it feels like it's not doing anything! Take a look at these:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jan/11/28-day-walking-course-joanna-hall
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/table/2010/jan/11/weight-loss-plan-fitness-guide

    Really, anything that raises your heart rate is going to help you lose weight.

    I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one...walking is great don't get me wrong but walking a mile and running a mile does not burn the same number of calories. Get a HRM and you will see the difference is huge.

    Yes but running takes a shorter amount of time. Your heart rate is still raised if you walk, not as high as a runner's, but it evens out as it's elevated for longer. Remember, runners get done quicker, so their heart rate may be elevated *higher*, but a walker's heart rate is elevated for *longer*.
  • maryrshstattoo
    maryrshstattoo Posts: 206 Member
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    I have walked off 114 pounds! So absolutely it helps.
  • banjobouner2
    banjobouner2 Posts: 9
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    Wow, congrats :D

    Over how long a period :) ?
  • shannonkk
    shannonkk Posts: 192 Member
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    i must run slow because when I walked uphill on my treadmill I burned the same amount in 45 minutes as I did running, maybe even 20 calories more

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