10 Quick Facts For Walkers
1. Researchers have concluded that people who burn at least 2,000 calories
in conscious activity a week (climbing stairs, walking and formal exercise)
show vastly better health profiles and longevity than sedentary people.
2. 10,000 steps of walking burn roughly 300 to 450 calories each day. This means a person who averages 10,000
steps a day will, over the course of a week, end up burning 2,100 to 3,100
calories walking.
3. Most adults walk between 1,800 steps and 2,200 steps per mile (depending
on stride length). Most children cover
a mile in about 2,500 steps because their strides are shorter. So, 10,000 steps translate to about five
miles a day for an adult, four miles a day for a child.
4. The average office worker takes about 3,000 to 5,000 steps in a typical
workday. People who are sedentary may
get only 1,000 steps a day.
5. The average person needs to walk an additional 30 minutes daily in order
to reach the 10,000-step level.
6. To get the most health benefit from walking, walk regularly. You should walk for at least 20 minutes
three times a week to see any health benefit.
7. A person who wants to lose weight should walk at 3.5 to 4.5 miles per
hour every day for a minimum of 30 minutes. Those who want cardiovascular fitness should aim for 4 to 5 miles per
hour or faster.
8. Walking helps prevent heart disease and stroke by improving cholesterol
levels, blood flow and heart function. It also helps reduce blood pressure and prevent adult-onset diabetes by
reducing body fat.
9. Walking prevents bone loss and osteoporosis by promoting bone formation.
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