Walking for Weight Loss: 10,000 Steps and Calorie Burning

Taking the 10,000 steps a day challenge is a proven way to improve health and accelerate weight loss. Calculate calories burned for a 5-mile walk and learn creative strategies to reach your daily step goals through small increments.

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Will Walking 20 Minutes a Day Help Me Lose Weight?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jae Allen

Walking is a solid and accessible form of exercise that can help you lose weight when combined with calorie control. You'll lose weight when you burn more calories than you take in, which helps your body use fat stores as an energy source.