You don’t need to run marathons to lose weight. Walking — when done strategically — can help you burn fat, improve metabolism, and tone your body.
Why Walking Works:
Fat-Burning Tips:
Bonus: Walking outdoors supports your mental health and vitamin D levels.
Why Walking Works:
- Low impact, sustainable long-term
- Boosts NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)
- Reduces stress and cortisol (which store belly fat)
Fat-Burning Tips:
- Walk 8,000–10,000 steps/day (track with your phone or watch)
- Add short power walks (15–30 minutes at brisk pace)
- Try walking after meals to reduce blood sugar spikes
- Add light hand weights or incline for extra burn
- Listen to music, podcasts, or walk with a friend for motivation
Bonus: Walking outdoors supports your mental health and vitamin D levels.