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Have you lost any weight ? A calorie deficit is quicker for wt. loss than exercise It takes time.

20 mins of hiit - if you can do it every day. Walking is good but it is not intense. Not easy to increase calory burn. But may be easy to stick at. I would guess a few minutes of very vigorous exercise would burn more calories than 40 mins walking - the "easy" parts make the "hard" parts do-able ! Calory intake is more…

As said , you can't target this or that bit of fat. Carry on , you've lost a lot already ! Doing an exercise you don't mind is best, because you are more likely to do it. I'm just getting into kettlebells - very good for core strength - see if you can adapt any KB exercise with items you already have around the home.

Halos , in between everything ! I an new to KB's and I'm still finding moves on youtube - esp. in the larger collections of moves eg. "35 KB ex...."

I found this article a while back - https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak/view/the-real-facts-about-hrms-and-calories-what-you-need-to-know-before-purchasing-an-hrm-or-using-one-21472 I bought a used Polar f11 , they sell for peanuts, works with old chest strap but I have just ordered a bluetooth chest strap sensor (£10)…

Try some bodyweight exercises. I like kettlebells (see youtube) - more a full body workover than trad weights. It takes time to lose lbs . . or get shredded !

Thanks for that reminder to pay more attention ! I read the thread and time of post above my reply - must do better.

Very good answer above. I think variations in your workout can help. You will find muscles you haven't used ! I mean a completely different activity. I have just started out with kettlebells - I think they are very good. Exercise makes you fit - some weight loss is a bonus.

Kettlebell swings - maybe with a kettlebell alternative like dumbells

Try some heavy loads out now in preparation for the future hike - acclimatise !

Just posted this on another thread - I have just got a Polar HRM that allows input of vo2max for a better "estimate" of calories burned. Incline treadmill walking , treadmill says one figure, Polar hrm another and these 2 calculators each give different figures. Who knows ! 300 , 400 , 500 , 540 ! - is some reason for 2…

I have a poorly foot , trapped nerve in ball left foot , neuritis . Not too bad last year or so. Started treadmill incline walking because I don't run , 6 months ago. This is very intense ! I got a jump rope but haven't used it because I don't fancy the jumping ? ? I don't do any of those you mentioned - because of the…

I have just got a Polar HRM that allows input of vo2max for a better "estimate" of calories burned. Incline treadmill walking , treadmill says one figure, Polar hrm another and these 2 calculators each give different figures. Who knows ! https://exrx.net/Calculators/WalkRunMETs Treadmill Calc…

Doesn't weight vary even through one day . mine does. Just think how fit you are now ,doing all that walking ! I read that carrying weight is well tolerated when walking and carrying +10% body weight led to 13% more calories burned. Dig out the backpack !

It's marketing. The trackers/monitors are toys - the calories are guesses I use a heart rate monitor - it's useful for training info - yes it counts calories. I don't use kitchen scales . . . or reading glasses to read the calory details on food packaging. Exercise MAINLY gets you fit. It's very hard to burn off 600…

I also find Time relates to cals most. I only walk incline treadmill 15% / 18% age 61 Usually HR keeps rising to max ,seen 173 -45min @15% , 30m@18% keeping HR under 140 just seems so easy but calory count still adds up !

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10791091/finding-your-basal-metabolic-rate 3500 calories = 1lb fat But . . .

Walking is good but will take up a lot of time . Can you try a weighted rucksack, this will up the intensity - start at 10% body mass. Exercise can make you hungry.

Squats or lunges - while holding some weight, 10kg+ - keep up a pace

I don't run - very old injury. But as mentioned above - walk ! Hiking/backpacking can be very strenuous -think army- and your partner may try too.

As said above, Walking . Very under-rated. Any hills or incline makes it more challenging , less walking required ! I read that carrying upto 10% of bodyweight is well tolerated by most , to up the intensity a bit. The exercise makes you fit.

You have got it right-on - " I think it’s more to do with calouries to be honest ". But . . Walking really is the most under-rated exercise. Well done !