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How to best burn calories while walking
It is evident that walking is one of the most beneficial, cost-effective, and easy-to-do exercises for one’s physical and mental health. It doesn’t need special equipment, a dedicated field or facility, or exclusive membership. All you need is a place to walk on, like a path or field, and a pair of shoes (and an umbrella when it is raining). Furthermore, it improves one’s mental health, wellness, creativity, and productivity, too. Indeed, you usually feel better after walking, don’t you? Unlike boxing or weight training, walking is a moderate-intensity form of exercise, which uses about 70% of your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you’re 50 years old, it’s 170. And 70% of 170 is about 120 beats per second. At this heart rate, you’ll be able to speak in complete sentences. If you slow down to 60% of your maximum heart rate, it’ll become a light-intensity exercise and you can enjoy conversations. If you want to burn more calories, you may want to walk at a brisk pace and slow down from time to time. Some health experts and physical trainers encourage people to walk to burn excess calories and fat. But walking naturally provides more benefits to your health and wellness, not just for your stomach.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about the benefits and mechanisms of walking.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/18/health/best-way-burn-calories-walking-wellness/index.html
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