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.

The Average Miles a Person Can Walk Per Day

Published Jul,28 2013 | By Patrick Janukavicius

Walking a mile burns as many calories as running a mile, with less impact on the joints. This makes walking an excellent physical activity to get in shape. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t walk enough, and walk far less than adults around the world.