Walking is an easily accessible way to meet daily physical activity requirements.
you’ve got the option to lose weight just by walking.
For someone who weighs 200 pounds, a 10% loss would be 20 pounds.
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Other Benefits
Walking consistently alsoimproves your overall physical and mental health.
it’s possible for you to make modifications to help achieve daily step goals.
Modifications to walking may also become necessary as pregnancy progresses and walking becomes more difficult.
Mobility aids such as a walker orcanecan help people remain active.
A Word From Verywell
Start slowly at first and build up your tolerance.
Perhaps start with just five to 10 minutes of walking.
Keeping Track of Mileage
Wearable devices can help you track your total daily miles.
These include watches, fitness bands, and pedometers that clip onto clothing.
Most cellphones will track daily steps as well.
Fitness apps can track both bouts of brisk walking to achieve moderate-intensity goals and total daily steps and distance.
Not wearing a gear or carrying a cellphone?
Treadmills will typically display the distance for your workout.
Outdoor and indoor tracks have standard distances for each circuit.
Some parks and paths have marked distances.
Wearable devices, cellphones, and online maps can help you keep track of your daily mileage.
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