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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How Much Weight Can You Lose Walking an Hour a Day?

Published Oct,26 2017 | By Jon Williams

If you have an hour to burn, you can [lose weight](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/558506-12-tips-from-real-people-who-succeeded-at-losing-weight/) by doing something you’ve been doing since about the age of 2 — [walking](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012152-6-ways-burn-calories-walking/).

How Many Calories Do I Burn Walking Six Miles?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jon Williams

A variety of factors affect how many calories you burn walking six miles, including weight, gender, age, metabolism, body composition and how fast you walk.