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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The Best Sneakers for Long-Distance Walking

Walking is a simple, low-impact exercise you can do nearly anywhere -- but even with its relative simplicity, there's always the risk of injury. To keep from getting hurt or experiencing persistent pain, it's important to get a pair of shoes that are designed for walking and which you'll use just for that purpose.

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How to Set Up an Omron Pedometer

When you're aiming to lose weight or just get in better shape, walking can be one way to do it, whether it be walking on a treadmill or going out for a stroll on your lunch break. But if you want to get a sense of how much walking you're doing throughout the day, you may want to use a pedometer.

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