Walk? Walk!

Walking has always been an excellent way to keep active and now there’s no better way to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and a break from the routine. Take a stroll around the block or speedwalk to burn some extra calories, this article from Grefi.com is a great guide to how much you should be walking in a day to see results.

To see actual results, it’s recommended to walk at least 10,000 steps daily. Here is how you can calculate how much that is, if you’re not tracking your steps with any kind of fitness watch or other device.

Slow and Leisurly walk – 60-70 steps per minute or 2.5-3 km/hr – minimum 160 minutes

Slow – 70-90 steps per minute or 3-4 km/hr – minimum 140 minutes

Medium speed – 90-120 steps per hour or 4-5.5km/hr – minimum 90 minutes

Fast – 120-140 steps per minute or 5.6-6.5 km/hr – minimum 80 minutes

Speed walk – more than 140 steps per minute or 6.5km/hr. – minimum 70 minutes