Run, swim, play a sport, or walk. Whatever you do, keep moving! Add exercise to your every day activity and see the dividends pay off with your improved health and well-being. Learn more about ways you and your family can stay active together.
Looking for a Way to Stay Active – Consider Walking! Did you know that 60% of American adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits? More than 25% are not active at all in their leisure time. The key to a successful exercise program is finding something you like to do, and walking is an easy place to start!
How Many Calories do I Burn While Walking? The answer to this question depends on several factors. Your weight, the speed at which you walk or run, the incline of the terrain and the total time involved all help determine the number of calories you will burn. Assuming that you are walking on level ground in normal temperature conditions, below is a list of different speeds and weights. Match up the two for the amount of calories burned per minute, and then multiply calories by the total number of minutes exercised.
|
Walking Speed |
Weight in Pounds |
|
(mph) |
(min/mile) |
125 |
150 |
175 |
200 |
220 |
|
2 |
30:00 |
2.6 |
3.2 |
3.7 |
4.3 |
4.7 |
|
3 |
20:00 |
3.4 |
4.1 |
4.8 |
5.4 |
6 |
|
4 |
15:00 |
5.3 |
6.4 |
7.4 |
8.5 |
9.4 |
|
5 |
12:00 |
6.8 |
8.2 |
9.5 |
10.9 |
12 |
Looking for Ways to Fit Walking into Your Day? Try these:
- Start a walking club in your neighborhood or at work. People are often more successful if they have walking “buddies” to keep them on track with a walking routine. Besides, a little friendly competition can be healthy!
- Enjoy a walk after dinner and include the whole family! It is a great way to end the day together and your children will enjoy being outside with you.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Park in spaces far away from the building to add a few steps to your day
Consider taking advantage of our MedGym test – a simple way to help you see how many calories your metabolism burns. Great information to have as you plan your walking routine!
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