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After being in our homes for that past few weeks, many of us have added on some unwanted pounds.   Now that the weather is better, can walking help you lose some of that weight?   Popsugar has a good article , “Yes, You Can Lose Weight Walking as Little as 30 Minutes a Day..”.   What are some keys to know about walking and weight loss? Amount of time – note the article indicates walking 30 minutes a day.   Much research has shown that if you want to lose some fat, you need to exercise for more than 20 minutes.   So, a 30-minute walk is a great way to start. How often?   Aim for walking and exercising for at least 150 minutes a week .   That breaks down to at least 21 minutes a day.   If you walk 30 minutes a day, you will meet and exceed the recommendation for 150 minutes a week of exercising. How long?   One may not get quick weight loss by walking.   But a JAMA Internal Medicine article reported that without changing their diet, stud...

Can you walk your way to better health?   Is taking your dog for a walk every day good for your health? Walking for Heart Health According to an article in NPR, even moderate-intensity walking can be as effective as running in terms of reducing one’s risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.   So many people think exercise has to be going to the gym, jogging, participating in a sport like basketball.   All these are great activities but going for a walk also has health benefits. The American Heart Association notes, “walking is one of the simplest ways to get active and stay active”.   The organization recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise like walking.   But it doesn’t have to be done all at once.   No time for a long walk, then “even 10-minute activity sessions can be added up over the week”.    The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition has some suggestions for adding more steps to you...