Stairs are everywhere -- from your home and workplace to malls or hotels. Although you may be tempted to avoid the stairs and hop on an escalator or elevator instead, taking the stairs can actually increase your calorie burn for the day.

Walking is a form of cardiovascular exercise with numerous health benefits. It can help you burn calories for weight loss, improve your bone health, reduce your risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, and tone the muscles in your lower body.

Belly fat looks unpleasant, but beyond aesthetic considerations, it also poses a serious risk to your health. According to Harvard Health Publications, belly fat increases your chances of developing heart disease and several other diseases that have a negative impact on your quality of life.

Standing or walking on concrete flooring for long periods of time can cause sore feet, swollen legs, varicose veins and back pain. If you spend a lot of time standing or walking on concrete flooring, your best option is to change the flooring to a softer surface, such as carpet or cork.

When you cannot walk due to injury or disability, losing weight can seem like a challenge. Instead of focusing on your limitations, consider all of the activities you can do just by using all of the strength in your upper body. Also realize that the type of exercise you do is just one component of weight loss.

Finding the best walking shoes for your feet can be difficult. Four factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing a walking shoe. First, choose a shoe that is lightweight so that your walking motion is fluid. Second, choose a shoe that has a supportive mid-sole.

Distance walking for any reason sounds like a solitary and boring activity, but hundreds of walking clubs around the United States can put you in touch with like-minded people. A distance-walking program requires a lot of training, but it can lead to a big payoff in weight loss as well as health and fitness.

Walking--even at a slow rate of speed--can be a great workout for your muscles, joints and cardiovascular system. People who walk regularly lower their risk for cardiovascular diseases like heart and lung disease and also burn calories which can help keep weight in check.

All you need to start walking away your waistline is a comfortable pair of walking shoes. Walking is the most basic form of aerobic exercise that just about anyone can use to burn calories and boost energy levels.

Marching or walking in place provides exercise to keep your heart healthy and manage your weight. Aerobic exercise, exercising "with oxygen," makes your heart and lungs more efficient, increases your energy, improves your mood, reduces stress and tones your muscles.

Tight hip muscles restrict hip mobility, making walking difficult. Hip flexion brings the legs forward and hip extension bring the legs backward. The hip flexor muscles bring the leg forward, and if these muscles are tight, especially the psoas muscle, the pelvis cannot move as it should, which could lead to back pain.

Investing in good-quality walking shoes ensures a comfortable day running errands, exercising or taking a stroll in the park. Shoes protect your feet and help improve posture, making them a worthwhile piece of equipment to invest in, especially if you wear the same pair all day.