Taking 10,000 steps a day has become synonymous with the benefits of walking. (That's equivalent to about 5 miles a day on foot.) Many people set this lofty goal thanks to recommendations from popular fitness trackers. But, it turns out, no scientific evidence supports this goal.
A 30-minute walk every day is enough to get these benefits. Regular walking can help improve your cardiovascular health by lowering your blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels and increasing your good cholesterol levels. Walking can also help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, and improve your mental health. Walking boasts an array of health benefits, including for your heart. There are lots of terrific reasons to exercise. It can lower your blood pressure, help your mental health and improve your sleep. But it's also a means to help reduce your cholesterol levels. When your body has too much cholesterol (a fatty substance in your blood), it canHowever, you should aim for a reasonable caloric deficit. 200 to 500 cal a day is good, over 1000 is too much. Provided OP is an average slightly overweight guy, his maintenance is around 2000 cal. Provided he walks over 20km a day, he probably burns an additional 1500 cal. That's 3,500 cal a day, which is a lot.. 180 45 280 179 200 25 236 388 10